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Easy rasmalai in a serving bowl garnished with nuts and saffron
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Easy Rasmalai Recipe (From Haldiram’s Rasgulla)

Quick and easy way to prepare the popular Indian dessert Rasmalai using Haldiram's Rasgulla, without the hassle of preparing rasgullas from scratch. Enjoy a perfect and creamy sweet every time with this foolproof recipe.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Keyword easy rasmalai, haldirams rasmalai, rasmalai from haldirams rasgulla
Diet Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Method Stovetop
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 123kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Take a heavy-bottomed pan, add milk, and bring it to a boil. Keep stirring. 
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  • Once the milk comes to a boil, add saffron strands and let it simmer on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it reduces to about half of its initial volume. This process will take approximately 15-20 minutes.
    step to add saffron and boil the milk collage
  • Add sugar and let it dissolve completely. Stir continuously, it will take around 5-6 minutes.
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  • Add cardamom powder and nuts to enhance the flavor of the dessert. Stir well.
  • Turn off the gas and let the mixture cool down a bit. 
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  • Meanwhile, Open the can of Haldiram's Rasgulla and pour the contents into a strainer.
    Gently squeeze the excess sugar syrup from the rasgullas one by one and flatten them slightly. Handle them delicately to avoid breaking them. Set aside.
    step to squeeze water from rasgulla collage
  • Lastly, add the hot rabdi over the rasgullas and let them absorb the flavors of the milk. Once at room temperature, refrigerate the Rasmalai for at least 2-3 hours.
    step to add the ras to rasgulla to make soft rasmalai collage
  • Before serving, garnish with some slivered almonds, pistachios, and saffron strands, and enjoy it chilled!
    Easy rasmalai in a serving bowl garnished with nuts and saffron

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 0.2mg