THE CARDAMOM MILK SOAK

(Our Play on Ras Malai)

THE CARDAMOM MILK SOAK

Ingredients: 12 Paneer disks (store-bought or homemade), 1L Full-fat milk, 100g Sugar, 1 tsp Cardamom powder, Saffron strands, Rose water, 20g Pistachios (slivered)...

Ingredients

  • 12 Paneer disks (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1L Full-fat milk
  • 100g Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cardamom powder
  • Saffron strands
  • Rose water
  • 20g Pistachios (slivered)

Cooking Method

  1. The Reduction Boil milk in a wide pan until it reduces by half and becomes a thick, creamy silk.
  2. The Sweeten Add sugar, saffron, and cardamom; stir until fully dissolved.
  3. The Soak Squeeze paneer disks to remove excess water and drop into the hot milk.
  4. The Chill Let soak for 15 minutes while cooling, then refrigerate.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with slivered pistachios and a drop of rose water for a chef-grade finish.

Cuisine: Indian

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