Roshmalai

Small chhena dumplings in thick cardamom milk.

⏱ 90 min · 🍽️ Serves 6
Cost at home ≈ ৳340.00 · by delivery ≈ ৳720.00

Costs are rough Dhaka market estimates (2026) and vary by area and season. Delivery price = this site's menu price × servings.

Ingredients

• full-cream milk — 2 litres (1 for chhena, 1 for the malai)
• lemon juice or vinegar — 3 tbsp
• sugar — 1½ cups
• cardamom — 4
• pistachio or cashew — chopped

Method

1. Boil 1 litre of milk, split with lemon juice, and hang the chhena in muslin to drain.
2. Knead the chhena smooth for 10 minutes and shape small flat discs.
3. Simmer them covered in a thin syrup of 1 cup sugar and 4 cups water for 15 minutes.
4. Reduce the other litre of milk with cardamom and the remaining sugar by half.
5. Squeeze the dumplings gently, add to the milk, chill and garnish.

All food and drinks are halal

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