Ras Malai is a popular Indian dessert that originates from the Indian subcontinent. It is a delicious and creamy sweet dish made with soft, spongy cheese balls soaked in a flavored, thickened milk syrup.
Cheese Dumplings (Malai): The dumplings are made by curdling milk and separating the curds from the whey. The curds are then kneaded into a smooth dough, which is shaped into small balls or flat discs. The dumplings are then either boiled or steamed until they become spongy and light.
Flavored Milk Syrup (Ras): The syrup, also known as "Ras," is made by boiling milk with sugar and various aromatic ingredients like cardamom, saffron, and sometimes rose water. This results in a sweet and fragrant milk mixture that becomes the base for soaking the cheese dumplings.
