Bengali Sponge Rasgulla (Rosogolla)
Bengali Sponge Rasgulla (Rosogolla)
Authentic East India · Restaurant Style

Bengali Sponge Rasgulla Recipe(Rosogolla)

By Jeevan Depa·✓Kitchen Tested & Verified·Updated October 2026
Pure Veg📍East India🍽️Dessert⏱️15 mins⚡Advanced👥Serves 4Dessert
🍳Why This Recipe Works & Culinary Heritage

Bengali Sponge Rasgulla is a celebrated East India culinary specialty crafted with traditional techniques and authentic spices. Prepared with 6 metric-standardized ingredients (featuring Full Cream Cow Milk, Lemon Juice / White Vinegar, Sugar, Water (For syrup), Green Cardamom Pods), this dish balances aromatic spices with rich cooking bases for deep, authentic flavor.

⏱️ Cook Time: 15 mins•👥 Servings: 4 plates•🛒 Instamart: 1-Click Doorstep Sync

Ingredients for Bengali Sponge Rasgulla (Rosogolla)

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1
Full Cream Cow Milk
1.5 Litres
2
Lemon Juice / White Vinegar
3 tbsp
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3
Sugar
400 g (2 cups)
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4
Water (For syrup)
5 cups
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5
Green Cardamom Pods
3 cracked
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6
Rose Water
1 tsp

Boil 1.5 Litres cow milk. Turn off heat, let cool 2 minutes, then add diluted lemon juice/vinegar gradually until greenish whey separates completely from soft chenna.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Boil 1.5 Litres cow milk. Turn off heat, let cool 2 minutes, then add diluted lemon juice/vinegar gradually until greenish whey separates completely from soft chenna.
2
Strain chenna through cheesecloth, rinse under cold water to wash away acidity, and squeeze excess water.
3
Hang cloth for 45 minutes until moist yet firm.
4
Knead chenna with the heel of the palm for 5-6 minutes until smooth and non-sticky. Shape into 15 small crack-free balls.
5
In a deep pressure cooker/pot, boil 5 cups water with 2 cups sugar and cardamom pods until boiling vigorously.
6
Drop chenna balls into rolling boiling syrup. Cover and cook on high heat for 12 minutes (they will double in size and turn spongy). Cool in syrup for 4 hours before serving chilled.
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Chef's Secrets & Pro Cooking Tips

Professional culinary techniques for restaurant-quality Bengali Sponge Rasgulla (Rosogolla) at home

1

Slow Ghee Roasting

Roast flours or semolina on low flame with patience until aromatic and golden. Rushing the roasting stage leaves a raw starch aftertaste.

2

Freshly Crushed Cardamom Only

Avoid pre-ground cardamom powder that has lost its volatile terpenes. Crush green cardamom seeds freshly with a pinch of sugar in a mortar and pestle.

3

Sugar Timing

Never add sugar until the main base (semolina, lentils, or carrots) is fully tender, as sugar prevents starches from softening properly.

🥗Nutritional Breakdown

Estimated nutritional facts per serving (based on 4 servings)

Nutrient Dense
Calories
404kcal
18% DV
Protein
13g
26% DV
Carbs
42g
15% DV
Fat
24g
31% DV
Fiber
10g
36% DV
Sodium
564mg
25% DV

* Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet. Actual nutritional requirements may differ based on age, gender, and physical activity level.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Cooking Guide

Answers to common questions about preparing, storing, and customizing Bengali Sponge Rasgulla (Rosogolla)

You need 6 ingredients to make Bengali Sponge Rasgulla (Rosogolla): Full Cream Cow Milk (1.5 Litres), Lemon Juice / White Vinegar (3 tbsp), Sugar (400 g (2 cups)), Water (For syrup) (5 cups), Green Cardamom Pods (3 cracked), Rose Water (1 tsp). Exact metric quantities for your chosen servings are listed in the ingredients section above, and you can add all of them to your Swiggy Instamart cart in one click.

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Servings
4
💰 Cost / Plate:~₹212/ serving
~₹846 total

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