🍮 Ras Malai

🍼 Description: A luxurious Bengali dessert made of soft paneer (chenna) dumplings soaked in sweetened, thickened milk and flavoured with cardamom and saffron. The texture is pillowy, the flavour delicate, and it’s always served chilled.

Often garnished with pistachios, almonds, and silver leaf, Ras Malai is a festive favourite for weddings and special celebrations.

📍 Origin: Bengal (West Bengal and Bangladesh)

🍨 Served Cold With: Rose essence, saffron milk, dry fruits

💡 Fun Fact: The name “ras malai” means “juice” (ras) and “cream” (malai), a perfect description of its texture.

Cypriot Parallel: Closest to galaktobourekoor anari desserts in Cyprus for their creamy, sweet base — though Ras Malai is served chilled and is much softer.

👉 Delight in the royal sweetness of Ras Malai!