Jain-Style Ras Malai With Almonds Recipe
Fusion cuisine

About this recipe
A delightful Jain-friendly version of the classic Ras Malai, featuring soft paneer dumplings soaked in fragrant cardamom-infused milk and garnished with almonds. Perfect for a satisfying dinner dessert.
Ingredients
- 200 g Id Soft And Creamy Paneer
- 180 ml Alt Co Almond Milk
- 200 ml Coconut Milk
- - Lemon Juice
- 1 kg Whole Farm Grocery Sugar (Packet)
- 50 g On1Y Whole Cardamom Green
Instructions
- 1. Prepare a batch of paneer by curdling milk with an acid like lemon juice, then drain and press it to remove excess whey.
- 2. Place the paneer on a plate and knead it thoroughly with the pads of your thumbs for 3 to 5 minutes until it forms a smooth, cohesive dough.
- 3. Shape the kneaded paneer into a square and cut it into 16 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and gently flatten it into a disc shape.
- 4. In a large pan, bring 800 ml of water and 200 g of sugar to a boil to create a sugar syrup. Adjust the sugar to taste.
- 5. Add the paneer discs to the boiling sugar syrup one by one, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes. The discs will double in size and become spongy.
- 6. Remove the paneer discs from the syrup and let them cool until they are comfortable to handle. Gently press each disc to remove excess syrup and set them aside on a plate.
- 7. In another pan, combine 600 ml of coconut milk, 2 crushed cardamom pods, and 50 g of sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a gentle boil.
- 8. Add the pressed paneer discs to the boiling coconut milk and let them simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing them to absorb the milk. Stir occasionally to prevent the milk from burning.
- 9. Remove the pan from heat and let the Ras Malai cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate it for at least 2 hours to chill.
- 10. Serve the chilled Ras Malai by placing 3 to 5 paneer discs on a plate, drizzling with the milk sauce, and garnishing with 1 tablespoon of sliced almonds per serving.