Delicious Rasabali Recipe For A Traditional Odia Sweet

By Yash Lakhan

June 24, 2024

Rasabali is a traditional sweet from the Indian state of Odisha. The sweet packs a lot of flavours along with a creamy and rich texture. Here's how you can make it at home:

Ingredients

250g chhena (cottage cheese) 1 litre milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 tsp cardamom powder A few saffron strands (optional) 1 tbsp semolina (sooji) 1 tbsp flour (maida) Ghee or oil for frying

Step 1

Boil milk until it reduces by half. Add sugar, cardamom, and saffron. Simmer until slightly thickened.

Step 2

Knead chhena with semolina and flour until smooth. Shape into flattened discs.

Step 3

Fry discs in hot ghee or oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Step 4

Soak fried discs in warm rabri for at least an hour. Serve chilled or at room temperature.