Indian
Indian - Desserts and Sweets
Lachhedar Rabri (Variation 2)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 8 cups whole milk, divided
- • 2 tbsp lemon juice
- • 2 tsp plain flour
- • 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- • 2 cups water
- • 10 saffron strands
- • 1/4 tsp green cardamom powder
- • 1 tbsp chopped pistachios
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil 4 cups milk, curdle with the lemon juice, drain in muslin, and press 30 minutes; knead the chhena smooth with the flour and shape 12 flat discs.
2
Phase 2
Boil the 2 cups water with 1/2 cup sugar and poach the discs 12-15 minutes until puffed and springy.
3
Phase 3
Simmer the remaining 4 cups milk with the remaining sugar, saffron, and cardamom until reduced by half.
4
Phase 4
Gently press the poached discs to remove syrup and slide them into the cooled rabri.
5
Phase 5
Refrigerate at least 2 hours and serve garnished with pistachios.