Rasgulla
Rasgulla
Rasgulla (pronunciation: /rɑːsgʊlɑː/) is a popular Indian sweet dish that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is traditionally associated with the Indian states of West Bengal and Odisha.
Etymology
The term "Rasgulla" comes from two words in Bengali: ras meaning "juice", and gulla meaning "ball".
Description
Rasgulla is a syrupy dessert made from ball-shaped dumplings of chhena (an Indian cottage cheese) and semolina dough, cooked in light syrup made of sugar. This is done until the syrup permeates the dumplings. The dish is typically served chilled.
Variations
There are various types of Rasgulla with slight variations in ingredients and cooking methods. Some of the popular variations include Kamalabhog, Rajbhog, and Kheer Mohan.
Related Terms
- Chhena: An Indian cottage cheese used in making Rasgulla.
- Semolina: A type of flour made from durum wheat, used in making the dough for Rasgulla.
- Kamalabhog: A variant of Rasgulla that is orange in color and flavored with saffron.
- Rajbhog: A larger variant of Rasgulla, stuffed with dry fruits and nuts.
- Kheer Mohan: A variant of Rasgulla that is smaller in size and cream in color.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rasgulla
- Wikipedia's article - Rasgulla
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