Quick 5-Minute Rabri Dessert
Main Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Prepare Milk
Pour one glass of milk into a deep cooking pot. Take out a small amount of this milk into a separate small bowl for later use.
Add Malai
Add one ladle (approx. 2 tablespoons) of malai (fresh cream) to the milk in the pot and stir well.
Mash Burfi
Take 4 thin pieces of burfi and mash them thoroughly in a separate bowl until no lumps remain. The burfi should be finely crumbled.
Combine Burfi and Milk
Add the small amount of milk that was separated in Step 1 to the mashed burfi. Mix well to form a smooth paste, ensuring there are no lumps.
Sweeten the Milk
Add 1.5 small spoons (approx. 1.5 tablespoons) of sugar to the milk in the pot and stir until dissolved. Remember that burfi is already sweet, so adjust accordingly.
Add Burfi Mixture
Pour the burfi-milk mixture (from Step 4) into the pot with the main milk. Stir well to combine.
Add Sooji and Thicken
Add 2.5 small spoons (approx. 2.5 tablespoons) of sooji (semolina) to the pot. Stir continuously for on medium heat until the mixture starts to boil and thicken, ensuring no lumps form. heat to low once boiling to prevent overflow.
Prepare Almonds
Chop the almonds into small pieces or slivers for garnishing and mixing.
Add Almonds to Rabri
Add most of the chopped almonds to the thickened rabri mixture in the pot and mix well. Reserve a small amount for final garnishing.
Serve and Garnish
Pour the hot rabri into a serving bowl. Garnish with the remaining chopped almonds. The rabri is now ready to be served warm, or chilled in the refrigerator for a cold dessert.
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- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
Storage & Leftovers
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- Refrigerate
The rabri is now ready to be served warm, or chilled in the refrigerator for a cold dessert.
Variations
Simple ways to adapt this recipe.
- Serve warm with jalebi for a classic combination
- Chill in the refrigerator and
Chill in the refrigerator and serve with rasgulla for a rasmalai-like experience.
- Add other dry fruits likeCustomise
Add other dry fruits like pistachios or cashews for varied texture and flavor.
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