There are desserts you eat. And then, there are desserts you remember. Rasmalai, soaked in rich, creamy saffron-infused milk, belongs to the latter. With roots deeply embedded in the royal kitchens of the Indian subcontinent, Rasmalai isn’t just a sweet – it’s an experience. And when touched by the magic of pure Kashmiri saffron, that experience becomes unforgettable.

At Saffron Cottage by Kong Posh Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd., we believe in preserving culinary heritage through purity and elegance. Our premium Kashmiri saffron elevates every dish it touches—and in today’s feature, we show you exactly how to make Rasmalai at home using real saffron—easily, beautifully, and deliciously.

What is Rasmalai?

Rasmalai is a luxurious Indian dessert made with soft cheese patties (called rasgullas) soaked in thickened, sweetened, and flavored milk (known as ras). It’s delicately spiced, often with cardamom and saffron, and garnished with slivers of pistachios and almonds. When saffron is added to Rasmalai, it transforms this traditional sweet into a celebration of color, aroma, and richness.

Why Use Saffron in Rasmalai?

Saffron isn’t just a flavor—it’s a signature. A pinch of authentic saffron from Saffron Cottage brings:

  • A golden hue that no artificial coloring can replicate
  • A warm, honeyed fragrance
  • A refined richness that signals luxury and tradition

Unlike essence or coloring, our saffron strands release their natural oils slowly, enriching the dish both visually and sensorially.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of everything you need to make saffron rasmalai at home.

For the Rasgullas (or use good-quality store-bought for ease):

  • 1 liter full-fat milk
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (diluted)
  • Cold water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 5 cups water

For the Saffron Milk (Ras):

  • 1 liter full-fat milk
  • 6–8 saffron strands from Saffron Cottage
  • 1/3 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 3–4 green cardamom pods (lightly crushed)
  • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios and almonds
  • 1 tsp rose water (optional)
    Step-by-Step: How to Make Saffron Rasmalai

Step 1: Prepare the Chenna (Cheese)

  1. Boil 1 liter of milk and turn off the heat.
  2. Add lemon juice gradually until the milk curdles. Stir gently.
  3. Strain using a muslin cloth and rinse with cold water to remove lemon flavor.
  4. Squeeze out water and hang the cloth for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Shape and Cook Rasgullas

  1. Knead the chenna until smooth.
  2. Roll into smooth, small balls (they will expand while cooking).
  3. In a large pot, bring 2 cups sugar and 5 cups water to a boil.
  4. Drop the balls in and cook covered for 12–15 minutes on high heat.
  5. Transfer cooked rasgullas into cold water and let them rest.

Shortcut Tip: If time is short, feel free to use high-quality, soft store-bought rasgullas. The magic lies in the saffron milk.

Step 3: Make the Saffron Milk (Ras)

  1. Boil 1 liter of full-fat milk.
  2. Simmer it until reduced by 1/3. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
  3. Add sugar, cardamom, and saffron strands from Saffron Cottage (soaked in a tbsp of warm milk for 10 minutes).
  4. Add chopped nuts and let the milk simmer for another 5–7 minutes.

Step 4: Combine & Chill

  1. Gently squeeze the water from the rasgullas.
  2. Drop them into the warm saffron milk and let them soak for at least 2–3 hours.
  3. For best results, refrigerate overnight.

Serve It Right

Serve chilled in glass bowls or silverware for that royal finish. Garnish with extra saffron strands and a few pistachio slivers. The aroma of saffron will bloom even more as the dessert rests.

Why Choose Saffron Cottage Saffron?

Because authenticity matters. At Saffron Cottage, we bring you hand-harvested Kashmiri saffron, lab-tested for purity, aroma, and color. No additives. No fillers. Just tradition, in its purest form.

Our saffron is sourced directly from Kashmir’s finest farms—delivering the kind of depth, color, and taste Rasmalai deserves.

Final Thoughts: A Royal Dessert, Now Yours to Create

Saffron Rasmalai is more than just a festive dish—it’s a reminder that some things, when made with care, become timeless. And now, you can bring that timelessness to your table with a few simple ingredients, a little patience, and the finest saffron from Saffron Cottage.

Try it today—and let your kitchen bloom with saffron gold.

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