Malabi vs Bengali Rasgulla
See how these two dishes stack up, ingredient by ingredient.
Malabi and Bengali Rasgulla both rely on milk and sugar but offer contrasting sensory experiences. Malabi utilizes cornstarch to achieve a silky, pudding-like custard that is delicately perfumed with floral orange blossom water. In contrast, Bengali Rasgulla features a firm, spongy texture derived from curdled milk solids and lemon juice, soaked in a simple syrup. While the former highlights a smooth, aromatic creaminess, the latter focuses on the interplay between a resilient, porous curd and intense, clean sweetness.
Prep time, calories & servings
Malabi
⏱ 50 min
A great way to spend your free time
🔥 250 kcal
Nicely balanced
🍽 6 servings
Feeds a crowd
Bengali Rasgulla
⏱ 40 min
A relaxed effort
🔥 320 kcal
Nicely balanced
🍽 6 servings
Feeds a crowd
What they have in common
Milk
Milk
Sugar
Sugar
What's different
Only in Malabi
- Cornstarch
- Orange blossom water
Only in Bengali Rasgulla
- Lemon juice

