This blog post introduces a unique and delicious recipe for Rasmalai, an Indian dessert that is sure to delight toddlers in Australia. Made with a combination of cottage cheese, semolina, evaporated milk, and sugar, Rasmalai is a sweet, creamy treat that is perfect for special occasions or any time your toddler has a hankering for something sweet. With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, this recipe is perfect for parents looking to introduce their little ones to international flavors in a healthy and nutritious way.

General Information

Servings: 4
Keywords: Rasmalai, saffron, cream, cardamom
Calories: 462 kcal
Protein: 7 g
Carbs: 48 g
Fats: 28 g
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 to 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups of whole milk
• 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• ¼ teaspoon of green cardamom powder
• Few strands of saffron
• 1 cup of cooked basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons of cooking oil

Directions

1. Gently warm the milk in a sauce pan.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and the cream until smooth.

3. Once the milk is warm, add the flour and cream mixture, stirring continuously.

4. Let the mixture simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

5. As the milk thickens, add the sugar, cardamom powder and saffron.

6. Continue to stir the mixture until it is thick and creamy.

7. (Have the kids share the joke “What did the cream say to the other cream? Anything is whipped-cream possible!

8. Grease a 9-inch baking pan with the cooking oil and pour the mixture into the pan.

9. Place the pan in the refrigerator to cool for 1-2 hours.

10. Remove the pan from the refrigerator and cut the mixture into small pieces.

11. (Have the kids share the joke “Why did the ice cream go to the doctor? He had a scoop-ache!

12. Heat the cooked basmati rice in a saucepan.

13. Add the cut pieces of the mixture to the heated basmati rice and let it cook for 5 minutes.

14. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.

Recommended Sides

• Fresh fruit
• Stewed apples
• Rice pudding