Bengali Sweet Recipe: Rasmalai
This mix of aromas and ingredients make each Bengali sweet an exciting adventure for the palate. One of the most acclaimed Bengali sweets is rasmalai. This dessert has its origins in West Bengal and was created by the Bengali chef KC Das in 1930. It is a sweet that is based on rasgulla , another dish from the Bengal region. Rasgulla is made from chenna, a fresh cheese used to prepare desserts. To prepare this dish, cottage cheese can be used, if the original is not available. The word Ras Malai means nectar (ras) and cream (malai). The preparation has a soft and creamy texture. Ras malai is made of moist, flattened balls of chenna, similar to cottage cheese. It also contains pistachios and/or almonds. It also contains milk flavoured with cardamom. This makes it not suitable for vegans or people allergic to dairy products. The scent of cardamom penetrates the diner's senses because of its intensity, and gives a slight but pleasant stinging sensation. This type of fresh cheese con...