Rasgulla in sugar syrup
Rasgulla is an oriental sweet, a traditional Indian dish. It is made from homemade cottage cheese - paneer and sugar syrup. With syrup, various options are possible: with the addition of spices, rose water, up to the preparation of milk sauce.
Ingredients
- milk - 1 liter (3.2%)
- sugar - 1.5 cups
- water - 4.5 cups (+1 tbsp)
- lemon juice - 2 tbsp. l.
- rose water syrup (optional)
Cooking
Step 1
First you need to cook homemade cottage cheese - paneer. To do this, bring the milk in a saucepan to a boil and, stirring, introduce lemon juice mixed with 1 tbsp. l. water. Leave on low heat for a couple of minutes.
Step 2
Drain the paneer into a colander lined with gauze. Rinse under running water and squeeze very well.
Step 3
We spread the paneer on a smooth surface (it is convenient to do this on a plastic board) and begin to rub it well over the surface, kneading thoroughly. After a while it will become smooth.
Step 4
In the meantime, put a wide saucepan on the fire, add sugar and water, bring to a boil.
Step 5
We pinch off pieces of paneer and roll balls the size of a walnut between the palms.
Step 6
As soon as the syrup boils, carefully place the balls into it one at a time. Close the lid and leave at a gentle boil for 10-15 minutes.
Step 7
After the set time, the balls will double in size.
Step 8
Carefully remove the balls into a bowl and pour over the syrup. They should stand in it for at least 4 hours and soak in syrup. Better to leave overnight. You can add mint leaves to the syrup for flavor.
Step 9
When serving, put the balls out of the syrup and eat just like that or with the addition of various spices / sauces. In my photo, the balls are poured with rose water syrup.