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Rasgulla

Soft, spongy cottage cheese (chhena) balls cooked in a light, fragrant sugar syrup.

60 min Medium India 6 servings
Rasgulla

The story behind

An iconic dessert from West Bengal, India, prized for its springy texture that absorbs syrup like a sponge.

Instructions

  1. 1
    Curdle milk with lemon, strain the whey, and knead the cheese (chhena) until smooth.
  2. 2
    Form small, smooth balls without cracks.
  3. 3
    Cook the balls in the boiling syrup of water and sugar.
  4. 4
    Cook covered for 15-20 minutes until they double in size.
  5. 5
    Cool and garnish with saffron and petals.

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