Description

Paneer Rabdi

Paneer Rabdi is a rich and creamy Indian dessert made from crumbled paneer (Indian cottage cheese), milk, sugar, and flavored with cardamom, saffron, and assorted nuts. It is popular during festivals and celebratory events, and is best enjoyed chilled.

Here’s a simple recipe for making Paneer Rabdi:

Ingredients

• 8 cups Milk (preferably whole)
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Paneer (crumbled)
• 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)
• A few strands of Saffron
• 1/4 cup Chopped nuts (like almonds, pistachios)
• Rose petals for garnishing (optional)

Procedure

1. Boil and reduce the milk: In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, boil the milk on medium flame. Lower the flame and let it simmer until reduced to half its original volume.
2. Add sugar: Add sugar to the reduced milk and mix well, continuing to cook until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Add paneer: Crumble the paneer into the milk mixture and cook for about 5-10 minutes, stirring continuously.
4. Flavor the rabdi: Add cardamom powder and saffron (dissolve saffron in a tablespoon of milk) to the mixture.
5. Add nuts: Stir in the chopped nuts and cook for a few more minutes until the rabdi reaches your desired consistency.
6. Cool and serve: Remove from heat and let the rabdi cool to room temperature. Refrigerate before serving. Optionally, garnish with rose petals or additional nuts before enjoying this delicious dessert.

Paneer Rabdi is an exquisite Indian dessert that offers the heavenly combination of rich, creamy milk with the texture of paneer, nuts, and fragrant spices.