Ingredients

• 500 g - paneer
• 2 kg - sugar
• 1 1/2 litres - milk
• 1.5 kg - sugar
• 50 g each of blanched and sliced almonds and pistachios
• a few drops - either essence of rose or saffron
• 1 tsp - cardamom powder
• silver foil

How to Make Rus Malai

• Knead the paneer into a smooth mixture and form into small round and flat cakes.
• Prepare a thin syrup from sugar and 1 litre of water.
• Remove from fire when done and cover and set aside for the whole night.
• Next morning, place the milk and remaining sugar on a slow fire and cook till the milk is reduced to three-fourths of the original quantity.
• Remove from fire, cool and beat to a smooth mixture.
• Drain out the syrup from the balls of the syrup, cover with foil and put into the milk.
• Sprinkle essence, nuts and cardamoms on top. Serve after 1 hour. This sweet also lasts for a few days.