Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
10 unit

Rasgulla

halved horizontally

1 cup

Milk

1 unit

Pistachios

for garnishing

1 tsp

Brown Sugar

for sprinkling

200 g

Paneer

Homemade

4 tbsp

Palm Jaggery

1 pinch

Saffron Strands

4 tbsp

Condensed Milk

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).

Step 2
~4 min

Blend paneer, condensed milk, jaggery, and saffron until smooth.

Step 3
~4 min

Adjust sweetness to your taste.

Step 4
~4 min

Arrange rasgullas in a shallow baking pan.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 5
~4 min

Pour the paneer-milk mixture over the rasgullas.

Step 6
~4 min

Sprinkle brown sugar over each rasgulla.

Step 7
~4 min

Add pistachios.

Step 8
~4 min

Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 9
~4 min

Bake for 18-20 minutes.

Step 10
~4 min

Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.

Step 11
~4 min

Serve as a dessert.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of jaggery to your preferred level of sweetness.

Make sure to use fresh paneer for the best results.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or chilled.

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Panchmel Dal
Beetroot Thoran
Tawa Paratha

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Oriya

Cultural Significance

A popular dessert in Odisha, often prepared during festivals.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi
Janmashtami

Occasion Tags

Festival
Party
Celebration
Dessert

Popularity Score

65/100

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