Rasgulla in sugar syrup

Description

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.

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.