# Bambino Rava Rasmalai Recipe

**By Bambino Pasta** · 2026-05-14

This Bambino Rava Rasmalai recipe is a unique twist on the classic Indian dessert. Made using bambino sooji/rava, this soft, steamed rasmalai soaked in creamy saffron custard milk is light, melt-in-the-mouth, and perfect for festivals or special occasions.  

### Methods

**Ingredients:**

**For Rasmalai Base**  

-   **[Bambino Sooji](https://bambinopasta.in/collections/sooji "Sooji")** / Rava – 1 cup
-   Ghee – 1 tsp
-   Curd – 1/2 cup
-   Sugar – 1/2 cup
-   Milk – 1/4 cup + 1–2 tbsp (adjust as needed)
-   Baking soda – 1/2 tsp

**For Milk Custard**

-   Milk – 2 cups
-   Sugar – 1/2 cup
-   Custard powder – 2 tbsp
-   Saffron strands
-   Cardamom  powder – 1/4 tsp

**For Garnish**

-   Chopped pistachios
-   Chopped almonds

**Method:**

-   Heat ghee in a pan and lightly roast the bambino sooji/rava until aromatic. Do not brown it. Let it cool.
-   In a blender jar, add curd, bambino sooji/rava (roasted), sugar, and milk. Blen into a smooth batter.
-   Transfer the batter to a bowl. Add baking soda and 1–2 tbsp milk. Mix gently and rest for 10–15 minutes.
-   Grease idly plates with ghee. Pour the rested rava batter into the moulds. Steam for 10–12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow them to cool slightly.
-   In another pan, Heat milk and sugar until sugar dissolves.
-   In a small bowl, mix custard powder with milk to make a slurry.
-   Once the milk starts boiling, add saffron and cardamom powder. Slowly pour in the custard slurry, stirring continuously. Cook until the milk reaches a semi-thick consistency.
-   When the milk custard is medium hot, gently add the steamed rava idlies.  
    Let them soak well.
-   Garnish with chopped pistachios and almonds.
-   Refrigerate for at least 2 hours & serve.

This Bambino Rava Rasmalai recipe is a must-try dessert if you love experimenting with traditional flavors using pantry staples. Soft, creamy, and irresistibly delicious, this rava rasmalai recipe is sure to impress your family and guests.

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**Tags:** Bambino rava, recipe, Sooji

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