Ingredients:
- Happy Home Ras Malai Mix (if using a ready-made mix from the brand)
- 1 cup Milk (full-fat preferred)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- Saffron strands (optional, for garnish)
- Crushed pistachios or almonds (for garnish)
Instructions:
Prepare the Ras Malai Mix (if using the Happy Home Ras Malai Mix):
Open the packet of the Happy Home Ras Malai Mix and follow the instructions on the package. Typically, you’ll need to dissolve the Ras Malai mix in a small amount of milk (around 1/4 cup) to form a smooth batter. Let it sit for a few minutes to thicken.
Make the Ras Malai Dumplings:
Once the dumplings have puffed up and the milk is flavored, remove the dumplings from the water and gently squeeze out any excess water.
Place the dumplings into a serving dish.
Pour the warm, flavored milk (ras) over the dumplings, ensuring they are well-soaked.
Prepare the Flavored Milk (Ras):
In a separate pan, heat 1 cup of full-fat milk on medium heat. Once it starts warming up, add sugar to it and stir until completely dissolved.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder to the milk for flavor.
If you like, you can add a few saffron strands at this stage for a beautiful color and aroma. Let the milk simmer for a few minutes, allowing the saffron and cardamom to infuse into the milk.
Assemble the Ras Malai:
Once the dumplings have puffed up and the milk is flavored, remove the dumplings from the water and gently squeeze out any excess water.
Place the dumplings into a serving dish.
Pour the warm, flavored milk (ras) over the dumplings, ensuring they are well-soaked.
Garnish and Serve:
Garnish the Ras Malai with crushed pistachios or almonds for a crunchy texture.
Optionally, you can refrigerate the dish for a few hours before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve:
Serve the Ras Malai chilled or at room temperature for a delicious, creamy dessert.
If you’re making Ras Malai from scratch and don’t have the Happy Home mix, you can follow a similar process but make the milk-based dumplings from scratch using paneer or chhena.