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Rasgulla Recipe for Tihar – Easy Soft & Juicy Sweet

🔥 Tihar Special Sweet Recipe

Rasgulla for Tihar – Soft, Spongy & Juicy Festive Sweet Recipe

Make delicious Rasgulla at home for Tihar with this easy step-by-step recipe. This soft and juicy Bengali sweet is perfect for Bhai Tika, Laxmi Puja, and family celebrations.

Ingredients Steps FAQs

Introduction

Rasgulla is one of the most loved festive sweets in Nepal and India. During Tihar, families prepare sweets to share happiness and celebrate togetherness. Rasgulla is light, juicy, and melts in the mouth, making it perfect for festive occasions.

🎉 Homemade sweets always make Tihar celebrations more special.

Ingredients for Tihar Rasgulla

1 liter full cream milk
2–3 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
1 cup sugar
4 cups water
1 tsp cardamom powder
Few saffron strands (optional)

🍯 Simple ingredients = perfect festive dessert.

Step-by-Step Tihar Rasgulla Recipe

Step 1: Boil Milk

Heat full cream milk in a pan and bring it to a gentle boil.

Step 2: Curdle Milk

Add lemon juice slowly and stir until milk separates into chhena.

Step 3: Strain Chhena

Strain using a muslin cloth and wash with cold water.

Step 4: Remove Water

Squeeze gently and remove excess moisture.

Step 5: Knead Chhena

Knead until smooth and soft (8–10 minutes).

Step 6: Shape Balls

Make small smooth balls without cracks.

Step 7: Prepare Syrup

Boil sugar, water, and cardamom until it reaches rolling boil.

Step 8: Add Balls

Drop rasgulla balls gently into boiling syrup.

Step 9: Cook Covered

Cook for 15–20 minutes until they become double in size.

Step 10: Cool & Serve

Let them cool in syrup and serve chilled.

🎊 Your Tihar special rasgulla is ready!

Tips for Perfect Rasgulla

Use full cream milk only
Knead chhena properly
Keep syrup boiling while cooking
Do not overcook

👨‍🍳 Small details make big difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is rasgulla hard? Improper kneading or low-quality milk.

2. Can I use vinegar? Yes, instead of lemon juice.

3. How long to cook? 15–20 minutes.

4. Can I store it? Yes, 2–3 days in fridge.

5. Why do they break? Weak chhena or cracks.

6. Can I freeze? Not recommended.

7. Best milk type? Full cream milk.

8. Can I add flavor? Yes, saffron or rose water.

9. Why not spongy? Syrup or kneading issue.

10. Is it healthy? Yes, in moderation.

Conclusion

Tihar is a festival of lights and happiness, and sweets like rasgulla make it even more special. This easy recipe helps you prepare soft and juicy rasgulla at home for your loved ones.

🌟 Share sweetness and joy this Tihar with homemade rasgulla!

Jitendra Sahayogee

I am Jitendra Sahayogee, a writer of 12 Nepali literature books, film director of Maithili film & Nepali short movies, photographer, founder of the media house, designer of some websites and writer & editor of some blogs, has expert knowledge & experiences of Nepalese society, culture, tourist places, travels, business, literature, movies, festivals, celebrations.