Rasmalai is a popular Indian dessert made with soft and spongy cottage cheese balls, soaked in a sweet and creamy milk syrup, flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts. This vegan version of the classic recipe uses non-dairy milk, such as almond milk or coconut milk, and replaces the cottage cheese with almond or soy milk solids, making it suitable for those who follow a vegan diet.
This Recipe is free from :
- Wheat
- Peanuts
- tree nuts
- dairy
- casein
- ☐soy
- egg
- sesame
- fish
- shellfish
Ingredients: For Vegan ras malai Recipe
For Cheese balls
- Soy milk – 1 litre – full cream
- Lemon juice – 2 TBSP
- Water – 1 litre
- Corn flour – 1 TBSP
For Rabdi –
- Soy Millk – 4 cups
- Sugar – 1 cup
- Saffron – 1 pinch
How to Make Gluten-free homemade ras malai Recipe Step-by-Step Instructions
- Boil 1 litre of soy milk. Cool it down. To curdle milk , add 2 tbsp lemon juice to warm soy milk.
- Strain the curdle milk to separate soy cheese. Wash the soy cheese with water to remove the sourness of lemon. Drain all the water . Remove the excess water by squeezing the soy cheese.
- Take the dried soy cheese and knead to soft dough. Add corn flour to make it more soft.
- Make small balls out of it and press gently to flattened it.
- In a pot add water and add 1 cup sugar. Boil it.
- After boil, add cheese balls and cook on high flame. We do not want to make sugar syrup , keep adding warm water to liquify it.
- For Rabdi – Heat a pan on medium flame. Add Soy milk and Kesar and bring it to nice boil. Lower the flame and simmer till you get a nice thick consistency. Keep stirring frequently to make sure milk does not stick to bottom. Add sugar and mix well.
- For plating – Place cheese balls , pour rabdi on them. Optionally Garnish with sliced almonds.
Vegan Rasmalai is a delightful and healthy twist on the classic Indian dessert, making it accessible to everyone, including those on a vegan or dairy-free diet. The use of non-dairy milk and almond or soy milk solids makes the dessert lighter and healthier, without compromising on the flavor or texture. Whether you’re a fan of traditional Rasmalai or looking for a healthier alternative, this vegan version is definitely worth a try. So, give this recipe a shot and enjoy the rich and creamy flavors of this beloved Indian dessert in a guilt-free and compassionate way.
