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Rabri

Name: Rabri
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2-3 SERVINGS |
Ingredients: 1 litre full fat/whole milk; 2-3 tbsp sugar (or 1/2 cup condensed milk); 4-8 saffron threads; 1 pinch cardamom powder; 1 pinch dried rose petals; nuts

a sweet treat recipe

1 litre	full fat/whole milk
2-3 tbsp	sugar (or 1/2 cup condensed milk)
4-8	saffron threads
	optional, for garnish:
1 pinch	cardamom powder
1 pinch	dried rose petals
	nuts

Rabri

a sweet treat recipe

by Jayalakshmi Rangarajan

@jayalakshmi.rangarajan

I'm Jayalakshmi Rangarajan, a software engineer by profession and a food photographer by passion. I'm currently based out of Memphis, Tennessee. A winner of 16 international food photography awards, I enjoy styling and photographing food and produce. I've worked with leading brands to create images and videos that convey a food story. Check out my Instagram handle at @jayalakshmi.rangarajan.

Rabri or Rabdi is a rich, creamy Indian dessert made using milk and sugar.
A traditional recipe made by simmering milk to 1/3 its volume, is truly a labor of love.
Made primarily with just 2 ingredients- milk and sugar, and flavored with saffron and/or cardamom, Rabri is a delight for any festive occasion.

TIME (ACTIVE) | 1 H
TOTAL | 1 H

2-3 SERVINGS

In a heavy bottomed pan, boil milk.

Set aside 2-3 tbsp of hot milk, add saffron strands to it, to let the flavors seep in.

Once the milk comes to a boil, simmer it, stir continuously until it thickens and reduces considerably.

The expected consistency is achieved when the milk reduces to about 1/3 its volume.

As the milk simmers, keep mixing the cream layer that forms. This gives the required thickness and a grainy texture.

Once the milk has reduced well, add sugar or condensed milk for sweetness.

Mix the saffron extract.

Switch off the flame.

Top it up with chopped nuts. Refrigerate and serve chilled.

Stays well for 2-3 days when refrigerated.

1. Use a heavy bottomed pan, else the milk will get burnt.
2. Keep stirring at regular intervals, mixing in the cream layer that forms.
3. Cardamom powder / rose petals can also be added for additional flavor.

5.0

saffron (Iranian)

super negin grade

threads

Super negin grade saffron from Iran features deep red strands and a complex flavor, perfect for dishes like paella, bouillabaisse, and risotto Milanese.

.035 oz - JAR$13

.035 oz - REFILL$12

.176 oz - REFILL$55

.035 oz - JAR $13

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5.0

cardamom

seeds

ground

Cardamom is a strong spice with equal parts menthol, floral, and sweet flavor. It is widely used in traditional Indian, Middle Eastern and Nordic cuisines as well as a popular flavoring for tea and coffee.

0.35 oz - PORTION$0.50

2 oz - JAR$11

2 oz - REFILL$10

8 oz - REFILL$29

0.35 oz - PORTION $0.50

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4.8

rose petals

whole petals

Dried rose petals have a full sweet-scented aroma. Simple syrup or other infusions with these rose petals will yield a delicate fruity taste and a heady floral bouquet; an aromatic addition to every thing from baked confections to boozy beverages.

0.07 oz - PORTION$0.50

0.2 oz - JAR$3

0.2 oz - REFILL$2

1.2 oz - REFILL$6

0.07 oz - PORTION $0.50

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