Indian Festival Sweets

Rasgulla


Ingredients:

Paneer – made from 500 ml milk
Sugar – 625 gms
Flour – 1/2 tsp
Water – 375 ml
Rose Water – 1/2 tblsp
 

Preparation:

 Place the paneer, flour and 1/2 tsp of sugar in a bowl.
 Knead well till smooth.
 Make small smooth and crack-free balls from this dough.
 Make a thin syrup with the sugar and water.
 When it is slightly thick, drop the paneer balls and cover the pan.
 Boil for 5 to 8 minutes.
 As soon as the syrup starts thickening, add 1 tsp of hot water.
 Reduce flame and simmer.
 Add 1 tblsp hot water and continue to simmer.
 Once the rasgullas start to puff up (light and spongy) and rise to the top, transfer the them to a bowl that has a little cold water.
 Once cool, refrigeratre for a few hours.
 Add the rose water before serving and serve them in a sugar syrup.