Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 unit

Saffron strands

few

1 cup

Milk Powder

1 cup

Govind Bhog Rice

soaked, dried, ground

1 tbsp

Raisins

1 cup

Sugar

1 tsp

Cardamom Powder

0.5 cup

All Purpose Flour (Maida)

1 tbsp

Ghee

0.25 tsp

Cooking Soda

1 unit

Ghee or Oil

for frying

2 tbsp

Curd (Yogurt)

1 tbsp

Pistachios

chopped

1 cup

Paneer (Homemade Cottage Cheese)

crumbled

Step 1
~8 min

Soak Govind Bhog rice in water for 1 to 2 hours.

Step 2
~8 min

Drain the water and spread the rice over a kitchen towel to dry.

Step 3
~8 min

Grind the dried rice to a fine powder.

Step 4
~8 min

Add the rice powder and crumbled paneer (chena) to a large mixing bowl.

Step 5
~8 min

Knead both together, adding milk gradually to form a soft, firm dough.

Step 6
~8 min

Cover the dough and let it rest.

Step 7
~8 min

Prepare the sugar syrup by boiling sugar and water until it becomes sticky.

Step 8
~8 min

Add cardamom powder and saffron to the sugar syrup and set aside.

Step 9
~8 min

Shape the rice mixture into vermicelli using a grater or sev maker.

Step 10
~8 min

Heat oil for deep frying.

Key Technique: Deep Frying
Step 11
~8 min

Fry the rice vermicelli until golden brown.

Step 12
~8 min

Drain excess oil.

Step 13
~8 min

Add the fried rice vermicelli and raisins to the sugar syrup and soak for 10-15 minutes, allowing it to puff up.

Step 14
~8 min

Spread the soaked vermicelli on a plate to cool.

Step 15
~8 min

For the Nikhuti (jamoon balls), combine milk powder, maida, soda, ghee, and yogurt in a mixing bowl.

Step 16
~8 min

Knead into a firm, smooth dough, adding water as needed.

Step 17
~8 min

Let the dough rest for 5-10 minutes.

Step 18
~8 min

Shape the dough into small jamoon balls.

Step 19
~8 min

Deep fry the jamoon balls in the same oil until golden brown.

Step 20
~8 min

Prepare another sugar syrup (lighter consistency) by boiling sugar and water.

Step 21
~8 min

Soak the fried jamoon balls in the hot sugar syrup until they become soft and puff up.

Step 22
~8 min

Drain the jamoon balls from the syrup and add them to the rice vermicelli.

Step 23
~8 min

Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with pistachios.

Step 24
~8 min

Serve with Mishti Doi.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Serve with Mishti Doi for a complete Bengali dessert experience.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Bengali Luchi
Aloo Parwal Sabzi

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

West Bengal, India

Cultural Significance

A traditional sweet dish prepared during festivals and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Durga Puja
Diwali
Weddings

Occasion Tags

Festival
Celebration
Party
Dessert

Popularity Score

65/100

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