Rasgulla

The taste of Bangali sweet Rasagulla should be tried... then follow the steps..

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Litre milk
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tsp All Purpose Flour
• 1/4 tsp Rose essence or cardamom powder
• 1 Cup Water
• 1 Cup Sugar

Method:

1. Take a pan and heat milk in it. Bring it to a boil.
2. Add lemon juice, stirring slowly and gently till cheese separates from the milk.
3. Spread a cheese-cloth (plain muslin cloth) over large strainer or colander and transfer over it and drain the whey.
4. Pour 2-3 glasses of plain water over it to remove sourness (lemony taste).
5. Drain water and tie cheese in a muslin cloth. Squeeze it gently to drain the excess water and hang it for 30 minutes.
6. Untie the muslin cloth after 30 minutes and transfer cheese to a plate.
7. Now knead it to make soft dough.
8. Combine flour with it and knead again.
9. Make small rounded balls from the dough, keep aside.
10. The balls should not have any cracks in it.
11. Now combine sugar and water in a saucepan and boil it.
12. Add cheese balls to the syrup and cook it for about 30 minutes with lid partially covered.
13. Add rose essence or cardamom powder and turn the heat off.
14. Allow to cool and serve .