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Authentic Bengali Rajbhog Recipe (Traditional Indian Dessert)
by Rajnish Saharan
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20
min
Prep Time
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35
min
Cook Time
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4
Servings
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5.0
Rating / 5
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What you'll need
Fresh from
the market
200 gram
200g paneer (Indian cheese)
1 tablespoon
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (maida)
8
8 lightly boiled and peeled almonds
8
8 lightly boiled and peeled pistachios
2 cup
2 cups water
0.5 kilogram
1/2 kg granulated sugar
0.25 teaspoon
1/4 teaspoon golden food color
0.125 teaspoon
1/8 teaspoon saffron threads
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Ingredients
Instructions
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01
Step
Preparation
In a small bowl, mix together saffron threads, ground cardamom, sliced almonds, and sliced pistachios.
02
Step
Preparation
In a separate pan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
03
Step
Preparation
In a large mixing bowl, combine paneer and all-purpose flour. Mix until smooth.
04
Step
Preparation
Divide the paneer mixture into 6-8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten slightly into a disk shape.
05
Step
Preparation
Place a tablespoon of the saffron-nut mixture in the center of each disk. Fold the dough over to form a ball and seal the edges.
06
Step
Cooking
Once the sugar has dissolved, add the food color and bring the syrup to a boil.
07
Step
Cooking
Gently add the paneer balls to the syrup and cook over high heat for 15-20 minutes, adding water every 5 minutes to prevent the syrup from thickening.
Per Serving
Nutrition
Breakdown
1 piece (approximately 100g)
470.25
Calories per serving
13.58g
Protein
73.70g
Carbs
15.28g
Fat
Fiber
2.18g
Sugar
52.67g
Sodium
74.75mg
Cholesterol
0.00mg
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