Follow these steps for perfect results
Saffron strands
few
Milk Powder
Govind Bhog Rice
soaked, dried, ground
Raisins
Sugar
Cardamom Powder
All Purpose Flour (Maida)
Ghee
Cooking Soda
Ghee or Oil
for frying
Curd (Yogurt)
Pistachios
chopped
Paneer (Homemade Cottage Cheese)
crumbled
Soak Govind Bhog rice in water for 1 to 2 hours.
Drain the water and spread the rice over a kitchen towel to dry.
Grind the dried rice to a fine powder.
Add the rice powder and crumbled paneer (chena) to a large mixing bowl.
Knead both together, adding milk gradually to form a soft, firm dough.
Cover the dough and let it rest.
Prepare the sugar syrup by boiling sugar and water until it becomes sticky.
Add cardamom powder and saffron to the sugar syrup and set aside.
Shape the rice mixture into vermicelli using a grater or sev maker.
Heat oil for deep frying.
Fry the rice vermicelli until golden brown.
Drain excess oil.
Add the fried rice vermicelli and raisins to the sugar syrup and soak for 10-15 minutes, allowing it to puff up.
Spread the soaked vermicelli on a plate to cool.
For the Nikhuti (jamoon balls), combine milk powder, maida, soda, ghee, and yogurt in a mixing bowl.
Knead into a firm, smooth dough, adding water as needed.
Let the dough rest for 5-10 minutes.
Shape the dough into small jamoon balls.
Deep fry the jamoon balls in the same oil until golden brown.
Prepare another sugar syrup (lighter consistency) by boiling sugar and water.
Soak the fried jamoon balls in the hot sugar syrup until they become soft and puff up.
Drain the jamoon balls from the syrup and add them to the rice vermicelli.
Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with pistachios.
Serve with Mishti Doi.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure the sugar syrup is of the right consistency for proper soaking.
Fry the vermicelli and jamoon balls at the correct temperature to prevent burning.
Use fresh paneer for the best texture.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Serve in a decorative bowl garnished with chopped pistachios.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Serve with Mishti Doi for a complete Bengali dessert experience.
The spices in the chai complement the sweetness of the dessert.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A traditional sweet dish prepared during festivals and celebrations.
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