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Rasgulla

रसगुल्ला
ras-GOOL-lah

Rasgulla (रसगुल्ला) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a spongy Indian sweet made from cottage cheese soaked in syrup. In crosswords it is the 8-letter answer RASGULLA (8).

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Meaning & usage

Rasgulla is a famous Indian sweet originating from the state of West Bengal. It is made from chhena (cottage cheese) that is kneaded into small balls and cooked in a light sugar syrup, resulting in a soft and spongy texture. Rasgulla is often served chilled and is a popular dessert during festivals and special occasions.

In a sentence

For dessert, we savored the delicious rasgulla, which was perfectly sweet and spongy.

Rasgulla as a crossword answer

Rasgulla is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A spongy Indian sweet made from cottage cheese soaked in syrup” (8)

Category: Food Origin: Bengali Script: Hindi

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