Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of paneer (cottage cheese)
- 1/2 cup of maida (all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup of ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/4 tsp of baking powder
- 1/4 tsp of cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 1 cup of water
- Oil for frying
Special equipment needed:
- Non-stick pan
- Mixing bowl
- Frying pan
- Slotted spoon
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine paneer, maida, baking powder, cardamom powder, and salt. Mix well to form a smooth dough.
2. Divide the dough into small equal-sized balls and flatten them slightly.
3. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan and fry the flattened balls until golden brown. Remove from the pan and keep aside.
4. In a separate pan, add water and sugar. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add the fried paneer balls to the sugar syrup and let it soak for 30 minutes.
6. In a frying pan, dry roast the poppy seeds until they turn golden brown.
7. Once the paneer balls have soaked in the sugar syrup, remove them from the syrup and roll them in the roasted poppy seeds.
8. Serve the Rasabali with Poppy Seeds warm or chilled.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
4-6 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 300
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 8g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of paneer, you can use ricotta cheese.
- Instead of maida, you can use wheat flour.
- Instead of ghee, you can use vegetable oil.
Variations:
- You can add saffron to the sugar syrup for a fragrant flavor.
- You can add chopped nuts like almonds or pistachios to the poppy seeds for added crunch.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the paneer balls are evenly sized to ensure even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the frying pan while frying the paneer balls.
- Make sure the sugar syrup is not too thick or too thin.
Storage instructions:
Store the Rasabali with Poppy Seeds in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
To reheat, microwave the Rasabali with Poppy Seeds for 30 seconds or until warm.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the Rasabali with Poppy Seeds on a plate with a drizzle of sugar syrup and a sprinkle of poppy seeds.
Garnishes:
Garnish with chopped nuts like almonds or pistachios.
Pairings:
Serve the Rasabali with Poppy Seeds with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
Serve the Rasabali with Poppy Seeds with a side of fresh fruit like sliced mango or papaya.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the paneer balls are too dry, add a little milk to the dough.
- If the sugar syrup is too thick, add a little water to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
Make sure the paneer is fresh and not expired.
Food history:
Rasabali is a traditional dessert from the Indian state of Odisha.
Flavor profiles:
The Rasabali with Poppy Seeds is sweet, nutty, and fragrant.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the Rasabali with Poppy Seeds as a dessert after a meal.
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