Sugar-Free Rasmalai | Diabetic-Friendly Indian Sweet
Rasmalai is a delicious traditional Indian sweet. Imagine creamy milk with soft, spongy dumplings soaked in a flavored aromatic syrup—that's rasmalai for you. We've made a sugar-free Rasmalai using Diabexy sugar, a low-glycemic sweetener that's a sweet fiber alternative to refined sugar. This is important because normal sugar can lead to type 2 diabetes, weight gain, and increased risk of heart disease.
The taste of sugar-free rasmalai is both sweet and aromatic, and also gives you a rich and creamy experience. It's popular among people of all ages for its texture and flavor. Rasmalai has its roots in India, especially in Bengal and Odisha. You can enjoy this sugar-free rasmalai chilled or at room temperature. It's often served during special occasions like weddings, festivals, and celebrations.
Here, we're sharing a delicious and easy-to-make sugar-free rasmalai recipe that uses low-glycemic ingredients, making it diabetic-friendly. This recipe is perfect for those who want to prioritize their health without compromising on taste.
Sugar-Free Rasmalai Ingredients
- Paneer100g
- Saffron½ tsp
- Milk4 tsp
- Diabexy Sugar50g
- Almond milk250ml
- Cardamom powder¼ tsp
- Pistachios½ handful
- Water2 glasses
How to Make Sugar-Free Rasmalai: Step-by-Step Guide
Take 100g of fresh paneer.
Knead the paneer properly to make a smooth dough. Shape into small round balls (peda shape).
Take ½ tsp saffron in a bowl and add 4 tsp of milk. Set aside.
Take 2 glasses of water in a kadai. Add 20g of Diabexy Sugar and mix well.
Put the paneer balls into the kadai. Cover and cook until they double in size (about 10-15 minutes).
Take the cooked paneer balls out and place them in a bowl.
Take 250 ml of almond milk in another kadai.
Add 20-30g of Diabexy Sugar, ¼ tsp cardamom powder, and ½ handful pistachios. Mix properly.
Add the saffron-infused milk and mix well.
Add the cooked paneer balls to the almond milk mixture. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
Your Sugar-free Rasmalai is ready! Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Glycemic Load of Sugar-Free Rasmalai
3Extremely low - Excellent choice for diabetics!
Traditionally, rasmalai is made with regular sugar, which can lead to an increase in blood sugar levels and contribute to health issues like diabetes and heart disease. By using Diabexy sugar, a low-glycemic sweetener, this recipe manages those risks. Diabexy sugar doesn't cause spikes in blood sugar levels, making it a better option for managing diabetes and good for overall health.
The ingredients in this sugar-free rasmalai like paneer, saffron, almond milk, and cardamom have their own health benefits. Paneer is a good source of protein and calcium, essential for muscle and bone health. Almond milk is a low-calorie, dairy-free alternative that adds a rich, nutty flavor while being lower in carbs compared to regular milk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! This sugar-free version uses Diabexy low glycemic sweetener and almond milk, with only 3 glycemic load. Perfect for diabetics to enjoy occasionally.
Yes, you can use regular milk. Almond milk is lower in carbs and calories, making it more diabetic-friendly, but regular milk works too.
Make sure to knead the paneer very well until smooth. If the paneer is too dry or not kneaded enough, the balls may turn out hard.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. The flavors develop even better after a day.
Absolutely! Add ½ tsp of rose water or kewra water along with the saffron for a beautiful aromatic flavor.
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