About Rasmalai
Also spelled ras malai, rasa malei, or rossomalai, this delicious dish is beloved all over the Indian subcontinent. Rasmalai is known to have its origin in Bengal. It is a favorite dessert amongst many Indians, known for its rich and indulgent flavors.
Rasmalai is a combination of two Indian sweets, rasgulla or flattened chenna balls soaked in sweetened thickened milk with clotted cream layers, called rabdi.
Ras means “juice” or “juicy”. Malai means “cream” and refers to the thickened milk filled with clotted cream. This creamy thickened and sweetened milk is also known as Rabdi or Rabri). This says a lot about this yummy recipe – it is milky, creamy and downright delectable.
Making Rasmalai recipe at home is not difficult, even if you make them entirely from scratch. Start by making some of my Rasgulla a day or two before, and then later make the Rasmalai with the thickened milk.