Rasabali facts for kids
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| Place of origin | Kendrapara, Odisha |
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| Region or state | Odisha, India |
| Main ingredients | Chhena, rabri |
Rasabali (Odia: ରସାବଳୀ) is a yummy sweet treat from Odisha, India. It is made from soft cheese patties soaked in sweet, creamy milk. This special dessert is often offered to the gods in temples.
What is Rasabali?
Rasabali is a traditional sweet from the state of Odisha in India. It is made using fresh, soft cheese called chhena. This sweet is very popular and has a special place in local traditions.
How is Rasabali Made?
First, chhena is made from milk. This is a type of fresh, unsalted cheese. The chhena is then flattened into small, round patties. These patties are usually reddish-brown.
Next, the patties are deep-fried until they are golden. After frying, they are soaked in a special kind of sweetened milk. This milk is called rabri. Rabri is milk that has been boiled and thickened.
The rabri is often flavored with crushed cardamom. This spice gives the sweet a lovely smell and taste. The flattened shape of the chhena patties helps them soak up the sweet milk easily.
Where Does Rasabali Come From?
Rasabali comes from the town of Kendrapara in Odisha. It is believed to have started at the Baladevjew Temple there. This sweet is offered to Lord Baladevjew.
It is also one of the 56 food items offered to Lord Jagannath in the famous Jagannath Temple. These offerings are known as Chapana bhoga.
