Rasmalai

If there's one dessert that captures the elegance of Indian sweets, it's rasmalai. These delicate, pillowy cheese dumplings are soaked in chilled, sweetened milk, and every spoonful is soft, creamy and melt-in-your-mouth. At Curry Gate, rasmalai is a sweet, cool ending to a flavorful meal.

Rasmalai has its roots in eastern India, in the Bengal region, famous for its milk-based sweets. It's made from fresh chhena, a soft cheese similar to paneer. The chhena is kneaded until smooth, shaped into small flat discs, and gently cooked in sugar syrup until light and spongy. The discs are then soaked in rabri, milk slowly simmered until thick, rich and creamy. The rabri is flavored with fragrant cardamom and saffron and finished with chopped pistachios or almonds.

The result is a dessert that is delicately sweet, creamy and aromatic. The spongy dumplings soak up the saffron-cardamom milk, so each bite is juicy and full of flavor. It's served chilled, which makes it especially refreshing after spicy curries, biryani or tandoori dishes.

Rasmalai is vegetarian and a favorite for celebrations, festivals like Diwali, and family gatherings. It's also a great introduction to Indian desserts if you've never tried one before.

Whether you're finishing lunch in Uptown, celebrating over dinner in South End, or picking up dessert near NoDa, Curry Gate brings authentic Indian and Nepali flavors to Charlotte, NC. Add rasmalai to your next dine-in, pickup or delivery order.

FAQ

What is rasmalai? Rasmalai is a classic Indian dessert made of soft cheese (chhena) dumplings soaked in thickened, sweetened milk flavored with cardamom and saffron, topped with nuts.

What does rasmalai taste like? Rasmalai is creamy, lightly sweet and fragrant, with soft, spongy dumplings that absorb the chilled saffron-cardamom milk.

Is rasmalai served hot or cold? Rasmalai is traditionally served chilled, which makes it a refreshing dessert after a spicy meal.

Is rasmalai vegetarian? Yes, rasmalai is vegetarian. It contains dairy and nuts, so it isn't suitable for vegan diets or people with nut allergies.