This classic Pakistani Ras Malai is a celebration worthy dessert, made with a simple milk powder dough, cooked in thickened milk infused with cardamom and saffron.
To a large pot add milk, sugar, green cardamom powder, and pinch saffron.
Simmer the milk on low heat, stirring occasionally.
Ras Malai Balls
While the milk is on the stove, to a large bowl, add the milk powder, baking powder, and egg. Mix well, then add the butter. Combine the ingredients and knead them together until it forms a dough.
Once mixed well divide the dough into 12-15 balls.
Increase the heat on the milk to medium-high heat then add the balls to the milk. The ras malai balls will double in size.
Cook the mixture for few minutes, until the ras malai balls have doubled in size.
Garnish & Serve
Remove from heat, and add in the pistachio and almonds
Serve warm or cold, as desired, garnished with additional pistachio/almonds.
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