Rasgullas
Rasgullas are soft, spongy paneer dumplings simmered in light sugar syrup and infused with cardamom for a delicate floral aroma. Each bite is airy and juicy, offering gentle sweetness and a refreshing finish—perfect after a festive meal or as a chilled treat on warm days.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rasgullas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 24 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 75
- Heart Health
- 33
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the milk in a heavy-bottomed pan until it boils and starts foaming; immediately add the lime juice and stir. It will curdle right away. You should see the milk solids (chenna) separate from the whey. Pour the mixture into a cheesecloth-lined colander; rinse the chenna with cold water to remove the lime juice. Let the water drain completely.
- 2
Gather the edges of the muslin cloth like a parcel and squeeze out as much water as you can; you now have soft paneer. Turn the paneer onto a rolling mat or another smooth surface. Knead the paneer thoroughly until it forms a smooth paste. Shape it into a ball and divide into 20 equal portions.
- 3
Bring the water to a boil in a pressure cooker; add the sugar to the boiling water and stir until dissolved.
- 4
Roll each paneer portion into a smooth ball between your palms, ensuring there are no cracks; gently drop the balls into the hot syrup. Lock the lid onto the pressure cooker and bring it to pressure. Lower the heat to medium-low and pressure cook for 6 minutes.
- 5
Release the pressure from the cooker while running it under water; remove the lid. The rasgullas should be floating in the syrup and have expanded 2 or 3 times in size. Transfer the rasgullas and syrup to a bowl. Gently stir in the cardamom. Refrigerate until fully chilled before serving cold.
- Calories 132.02 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 2.52 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 32.18 g 12%
- Total Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.2 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 34.98 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.45 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 31.87 g --
- Added Sugars 2.98 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 97.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 125.9 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 46.83 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.67 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.87 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Rasgullas is a Bangladeshi dessert recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 20, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Ground Cardamom, Lime Juice, Milk, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 132.02 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rasgullas?
- It is a Bangladeshi recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is Rasgullas made of?
- The main ingredients are Ground Cardamom, Lime Juice, Milk, Sugar, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Rasgullas?
- Explore these Bangladeshi side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Rasgullas?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 132.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rasgullas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Rasgullas healthy?
- Rasgullas has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 132.02 calories and 2.52 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 2.98 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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