Indian
Indian - Desserts and Sweets
Kolkata Sponge Rasgulla
Chef's Menu Description
A moist, comforting sponge pudding steamed or baked to perfection, drenched in warm pouring syrup or rich toffee sauce.
Ingredients
- • 8 cups whole milk
- • 3 tbsp lemon juice
- • 2 tsp plain flour
- • 1 1/2 cups sugar
- • 5 cups water
- • 1/4 tsp rose water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil the milk, curdle it with the lemon juice, and drain the chhena in muslin; rinse and press 30 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Knead the chhena with the flour for 6-8 minutes until completely smooth.
3
Phase 3
Roll into 12 smooth, crack-free balls.
4
Phase 4
Boil the sugar with the 5 cups water in a wide pan.
5
Phase 5
Slide in the balls, cover, and boil 15-18 minutes until they double in size, keeping the syrup at a rolling boil.
6
Phase 6
Cool completely in the syrup, stir in the rose water, and chill before serving.