Roshmalai

Description

Roshmalai or ras malai is a popular Bengali and Indian dessert consisting of milk, sugar and cardamom-flavored paneer cheese known as chhana . Almonds, cashews, and saffron are often added to the dessert. Roshmalai is of Bengali origin, and is sometimes described as a rich cheesecake without a crust. The name of the dessert is a combination of two Bengali words, rosh , meaning sap , and Hindustani word malai , meaning cream . It is typically served chilled and garnished with cardamom seeds or dried fruits. This delicious dessert is most popular during the festivals such as Holi and Diwali. Spongy, tender, and aromatic, this Bengali classic is usually served at the end of a meal.