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| Alternative names | Rossomalai, Roshmolai, Rasamalei |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Bangladesh India (West Bengal) |
| Region or state | Bengal, South Asia |
| Associated cuisine | India, Bangladesh, Pakistan |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | Chhena, malai, saffron, sugar |
| Variations | Comilla's roshomalai, Kolkata's roshomalai |
| Similar dishes | Rasgulla, Pashka |
Ras malai, also known as rasamalei, or roshmalai, is a dessert that originated in the Bengal region of Indian subcontinent.[1] The dessert is called roshmalai in Bengali,[2] ras malai in Hindi,[3] and rasa malei in Odia.[4] It is popular in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.[5]
- ^ "The interesting story of the origin of Rasmalai, The Times of India". Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Ras malai: Traditional Cheese Dessert From West Bengal". TasteAtlas. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ Ayto, John (2012). The Diner's Dictionary: Word Origins of Food and Drink. OUP Oxford. p. 301. ISBN 978-0-19-964024-9. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ^ "Odia Treat for Amit Shah & Other Dignitaries at Naveen Niwas |". 28 February 2020.
- ^ Shavelson, Paul (2015). Flat Food, Flat Stomach: The Law of Subtraction. Post Hill Press. ISBN 978-1-61868-932-0. Retrieved 22 April 2020.