Here is a Chance to Know Some Interesting Facts about the Iconic Rasmalai

One of India’s most famous desserts, it is a must-have dish in West Bengal and its neighboring states. Also known as cheesecake without crust, this dessert is rich in taste and texture and made from milk and cream.
Originated in East India in the states of Bengal and Odisha, this dessert has crossed all borders to become a favorite throughout the country. The name of this dessert is a result of combining the two words, ‘ras’ and ‘malai’. Ras means syrup, and malai means cream.

People claim that the dessert was first prepared in one of the local sweet shops in Kolkata, West Bengal, though there is no authentic or verifiable source to substantiate the claim. That said, there is no denying the love Bengalis have for this dessert.

Basic Ingredients Used in a Rasmalai Recipe

Rasmalai Recipe | Image Resource : pinterest.com

Now, we are not going sugarcoat and say it is easy to prepare this dessert. Just about anything can wrong, and making even the smallest changes could result in changing the texture, taste, and look of the dish. Following the procedure to the dot will, to an extent, ensure success. One of the biggest issues in the process is to keep the balls soft and tender. Made using chenna or paneer, also known as cottage cheese (obtained by splitting milk and separating the milk solids from whey), the hardness or softness of chenna would impact the end result.

The syrup is made using milk, sugar, cream, and saffron with a hint of cardamom or any other spice you prefer. Rasmalai is served cold and is decorated with saffron strands, chopped dry fruits, or dried rose petals. In fact, it is one of those desserts where you can showcase your plating skills and become famous among your friends and family.

Is it a Calorie-rich Dessert?

We don’t really have to answer this question, do we? Why talk about calories when we can enjoy the delicious taste? But, if you are diet conscious, a rich and creamy dessert is sure to make want to know about the calorie intake before you indulge in savoring the delicious dessert.

One dish is said to have approximately 156.8 calories with carbohydrates being 22.5g., cholesterol around 33.3mg., 3.7g. of total fat, 9g. of protein, 40mg of sodium, and so on.

Now, the actual nutrient and calories will depend on the exact recipe of rasmalai that had been followed. If the syrup is heavy and creamy, the fat content would increase proportionally. Also, we have to keep in mind the size of each portion served.

This rasmalai recipe has a few variations in case you are interested to try something unique.