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Loved by all, this traditional Bengali sweet Rasgulla/ or Rosogulla as it is called in Bengal, has soft and spongy balls made of fresh curdles milk and dipped in sugar syrup.  A very simple and easy recipe, you just cannot resist having more than one! Ingredients Fresh Cow Milk - 1 Litre Lemon Juice - 3 tsp (1 lemon) For sugar syrup Sugar - 1 cup Water - 3-4 cups Rosewater/ Cardamom - for flavor Procedure 1. Bring milk to boil, lower heat and add lemon juice gradually, till milk curdles. 2. Shut off the flame and leave it to rest for 5 minutes. 3. Drain off the water and wash the curdled milk (paneer) with running water. Put the paneer in a soft muslin cloth and squeeze water out of it. 4. Now mash the paneer very smooth.  5. Start making the sugar syrup by adding the water, sugar & rosewater/cardamom. Meanwhile, shape it into balls (very smooth, with no cracks). 6. Transfer the balls into boiling water, cover the lid and let cook until the balls get puffed up (about 20 - ...

Moong Dal halwa not only tastes delicious but is also aromatic and makes for a great dessert. Made in lots of ghee and topped with dry fruits, this halwa is definitely my weakness. Moong Dal Halwa requires lots of patience and muscle work and also lots of ghee to come together.It also takes a long time to cook so be prepared for that. But I can assure you that the end result will be worth all the efforts. If you are one of those who love to experiment with your culinary skills, then you must try this halwa recipe at home. So, if you have already drooled looking at the photo or at the mere thought of this Halwa, get the ingredients ready and treat your family with this delicious dessert. Ingredients: Moong Dal (Split Green Lentils) – 1 Cup Sugar – ½ Cup Ghee (Clarified Butter) – 5 tsp Water – ½ Cup Milk – ½ Cup Green Cardamoms – 5 Chopped Almonds, Cashews & Raisins – A handful Procedure: 1.  Soak the Moong Dal in water, preferably over...

Caramel Custard Cake - a caramel glazed classic which is both comforting and elegant!    It is a very delicate, creamy and rich dessert, which is very popular across European countries and is an integral part of full course meals. A smooth, silky, velvety dessert, which will want you eating more!  There are many variants and flavors to this recipe, but this post dedicates to the basic version of the Caramel Custard Cake. Follow these easy steps and you are sure to wow everyone :-) Ingredients: For caramel Sugar: 4 tsp Water : 4 tsp For the cake Milk : 1 & 1/2 cup Sugar : 4 tsp Custard Powder : 4 tsp Water :1/2 cup Bread : 4 slices Procedure: 1. To make the caramel, add the sugar & water in a non - stick pan and stir it well till it becomes brown in color. Make sure that you do not burn it, so stirring it continuously helps. 2. Once it turns brown, pour the caramel glaze into a baking tin (use aluminium/stee...