Easy Ras Malai

Ras malai is legit served at every big event I’ve ever been to in my life. Weddings, baby showers, graduations…you name it, ras malai was there. Ras malai is made by making paneer, shaping it into a flattened ball and soaking it in a simple syrup, and then finally, malai, or sweetened milk. Usually, this takes quite some time to do, so here is a quick and easy way to make ras malai with storebought paneer! I used Sach Brand paneer, since they are a local paneer maker and their paneer has higher hydration than any other paneer I’ve ever tried, making it easy to work with! 

I froze the paneer overnight before letting it thaw on the counter until it was room temperature to get a less grainy dough. When paneer freezes the ice crystals that are formed help break up the cell structure in the paneer, allowing you to knead it into a smooth ball. Also since most paneers are made with vinegar, giving paneer a sour taste, I add baking soda to neutralize the flavor and give its a fluffy texture. I also add powdered sugar to the oaneer in this ras malai recipe to help the paneer hold together and add a little bit of sweetness! 

This ras malai recipe takes just 30 minutes or less to put together, however, I highly suggest leaving the ras malai in the fridge overnight for the best flavor and texture! The longer it sits in the malai, the softer the texture will be and the more time it has to soak up all those delicious milky sweet flavors! You can serve the ras malai with chopped pistachios on top and garnish with some edible flowers if you’re feeling fancy! 

Easy Ras Malai

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• Author: Milk and Cardamom
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 10 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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A quick ras malai recipe done in 30 minutes! Soft, melt in your mouth paneer soaked in a sweet, cardamom spiced milk.

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Ingredients

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• 6 oz of paneer, frozen and then brought to room temperature
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar
• SYRUP
• 5 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• MALAI
• 1 cups whole milk
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp rose water
• pinch of saffron

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Instructions

1. Add the 6 oz paneer that has been frozen and then thawed to room temperature, to a small bowl and knead for 2 minutes. Add 1/4 tsp baking soda and 1 tbsp powdered sugar and knead for 5 minutes, or until the dough is completely smooth. Break the paneer up into 10 even pieces and roll each piece into a ball and flatten between the palms of your hands. Set aside.
2. Bring 5 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Once it comes to a boil, lower the heat to medium and add the flatten paneer to the sugar syrup. Simmer for 15 minutes while covered.
3. Fill a large mixing bowl with ice. Once the paneer is done simmering. Add 1 cup of the hot sugar syrup to the ice along with all the paneer. Let it sit for 5 -10 minutes to cool.
4. While the paneer is cooling down, mix the milk mixture. Add 1 cup of whole milk, 1 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup evaporated milk, 1/4 tsp of cardamom, and a pinch of saffron to a large container. Whisk until well combined.
5. Gently pick up the cooled paneer and lightly squeeze to get rid of any excess syrup and add to the milk mixture. Repeat until all the paneer has been added to the milk mixture. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, overnight is best for the best texture and flavor!

• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Category: Desserts
• Cuisine: Indian

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