HOMEMADE ROSHOGOLLAS

NOTE: Roshogollas ......the very word brings back nostalgic memories of my home Kolkatta,Ganguram and K.C.Das. But there was one shop Mishtan Bhandar which served the yummiest and very delicious roshogollas .This shop was very near to my house. Following tradition I have made this mishti .Here is the recipe: With this recipe you can make 12 medium sized roshogollas.This is my humble tribute to this wonderful sweet.

U need:
Fresh paneer made from full cream milk or fresh cow's milk: 1/2 cup
Sugar: 250 gms
Sugar: 2 tsp
Water : 150 gms
Hot water: 6 tablsp
Cold water: 2 tablsp
Rose water: 2 tablsp
Maida: 1 tsp

METHOD:
1. Ensure there is 0% water content in the paneer.Transfer the paneer to a flat plate.Add 2 tsp sugar and 1 tsp maida.Knead gently using your palm till the paneer is super smooth and soft.Make small balls out of this.Set aside.
2.In a broad vessal add the sugar and water and simmer till the syrup is slightly sticky.Gently lower the paneer balls one by one.Cover with a lid and simmer for 10 mins on low heat.
3.After 10 mins you will find the syrup thickening.Add 2 tablsp hot water.Cover and simmer.Repeat the process 2 more times with a 10 mins gap. You will find the roshogollas soft and spongy  and puffed up.They will slowly start floating on the top. Add rose water.
4.In another bowl add 2 tablsp cold water.Transfer the roshogollas one by one to the cold water bowl.Pour the remaining syrup over it.Cover and cool.
5.Refrigirate till serving time. Serve cool post luch or dinner.