First up: Boil the milk- allow it to cool down a bit & then curdle it
To curdle the milk: Use the W. Vinegar & Water mixture, gradually while stirring continuously with a ladle/spoon
Once curdled- Separate the whey & the Chhena, by straining the same on a cheesecloth & squeeze out the excess water but not entirely- a bit of moisture need be therein for any kinda spongy Roshogollas
Now, hang the Chhena, just for about 30 mins time & then in a big plate/parat/dish: Take the Chhena & marh it with the back/rear side of the palm to avail a smooth & crack-free dough
Once, it became a bit smooth- now, add in the Maida to it & again marh it well to get well combined
Then, add in the Cocoa Powder to it- You can make it either completely chocolatey or 1:1 ie. One part Chocolate & another part its original off-white colour, together- (I’ve made it completely Chocolatey)
Now, in a large & heavy bottom vessel: Add in the measured sugar & water ratio correctly & allow it to boil, drop into it some green cardamoms
Once it starts boiling: Drop in the Roshogollas, quickly one by one into the sugar syrup & cover the lid & allow it to cook for the next 8-10 mins time over the high flame
Once done- Now, open the lid of the pan & shake the pan very carefully & again allow it to cook for the next 3-4 mins time over the high flame (without the lid)
Once done with this step: Now, again shake the pan very carefully & cautiously & place it back to the oven- Cover the lid at this point Reducing the flame to the low
Allow it to cook for another 16-18 mins time, stirring occasionally in between, very carefully (since the roshogollas are absolutely soft enough at this stage)
Once done now: Turn off the flame & finally shake the pan very gently & cautiously & place it back to the oven (turned off already) & allow it to cool down until lukewarm
Once cooled down a bit to its lukewarm stage: Transfer the Sweets very carefully & gently to another bowl & pour in the sugar syrup over it & keep it in the RT for the next 6-8 hrs time (overnight best, if made in the evening time), before serving it chilled after this time frame or as is, without chilling at all
Our CHOCOGOLLAS are ready to be simply grabbed in no time now
