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	{{~~short~~ description\|~~condensed~~-milk-based sweet dish from India}}		{{Short description\|Condensed-milk-based sweet dish from India}}
	{{for\|the Indian politician\|Rabri Devi}}		{{for\|the Indian politician\|Rabri Devi}}
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	\| image = Homemade Rabri.jpg		\| image = Homemade Rabri.jpg
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	\| alternate_name = Rabdi, Rabidi ~~(in Odia)~~		\| alternate_name = Rabdi, Rabidi
	\| ~~national_cuisine~~ = [[Indian cuisine\|India]], [[Pakistani cuisine\|Pakistan]], [[Bangladeshi cuisine\|Bangladesh]]		\| associated_cuisine = [[Indian cuisine\|India]],[[Nepali cuisine\|Nepal]],[[Pakistani cuisine\|Pakistan]], [[Bangladeshi cuisine\|Bangladesh]]
	\| region = [[Indian subcontinent]]		\| region = [[Indian subcontinent]]
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	'''''Rabri''''' ([[IAST]]: Rabaḍī) is a sweet, condensed-milk-based dish, originating from the [[Indian subcontinent]], made by boiling milk on low heat for a long time until it becomes dense and changes its colour to off-white or pale yellow. [[Jaggery]], spices, and nuts are added to it to give it flavor. It is chilled and served as dessert. ''Rabri'' is the main ingredient in several desserts, such as ''[[rasabali]]'', ''[[chhena kheeri]]'', and ''[[khira sagara]]''.		'''''Rabri''''', '''rabdi''' or '''rabidi''' ([[IAST]]: Rabaḍī) is a sweet, condensed-milk-based dish, originating from the [[Indian subcontinent]], made by boiling milk on low heat for a long time until it becomes dense and changes its colour to off-white or pale yellow. [[Jaggery]], spices, and nuts are added to it to give it flavor. It is chilled and served as dessert. ''Rabri'' is the main ingredient in several desserts, such as ''[[rasabali]]'', ''[[chhena kheeri]]'', and ''[[khira sagara]]''.

	A similar ~~dish goes~~ by the ~~name~~ ''[[Basundi]]''.		Two similar dishes go by the names ''[[Basundi]]'' and ''[[Khiriha]]''.

	[[File:Pan Kulfi with Gulkand Rabri.JPG\|thumb\|Traditional Indian ice cream [[kulfi]] served with sweet rabri and rose petal jam [[gulkand]].]]		[[File:Pan Kulfi with Gulkand Rabri.JPG\|thumb\|Traditional Indian ice cream [[kulfi]] served with sweet rabri and rose petal jam [[gulkand]].]]
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	[[Chandimangal\|''Chandimangala'']] mentions ''rabdi'' (thickened, sweetened milk), along with other sweets, in the early 1400s.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://archive.org/stream/IndianFoodTraditionAHistoricalCompanionAchayaK.T./Indian%20Food%20Tradition%20A%20Historical%20Companion%20Achaya%20K.T._djvu.txt\|title=Full text of "Indian Food Tradition A Historical Companion Achaya K. T."\|website=archive.org\|access-date=2019-01-30}}</ref>		[[Chandimangal\|''Chandimangala'']] mentions ''rabdi'' (thickened, sweetened milk), along with other sweets, in the early 1400s.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://archive.org/stream/IndianFoodTraditionAHistoricalCompanionAchayaK.T./Indian%20Food%20Tradition%20A%20Historical%20Companion%20Achaya%20K.T._djvu.txt\|title=Full text of "Indian Food Tradition A Historical Companion Achaya K. T."\|website=archive.org\|access-date=2019-01-30}}</ref>

	''Rabri'' was banned in Kolkata 1965 during an economic recession for its excessive use of milk. It was overturned within the year by the [[Calcutta High Court]] due to lawsuits from independent sweet shops.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/onmyplate/the-bitterest-ban-the-improbable-story-of-how-bengal-tried-to-ban-bengali-sweets/\|title=The Bitterest Ban: The improbable story of how Bengal tried to ban Bengali sweets\|date=2015-07-25\|website=Economic Times Blog\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref>{{Better source\|date=February 2020}}		''Rabri'' was banned in Kolkata 1965 during an economic recession for its excessive use of milk. It was overturned within the year by the [[Calcutta High Court]] due to lawsuits from independent sweet shops.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=SnackX \|date=2020-08-06 \|title=Do you know that Rabri was banned in Kolkata 1965 during an economic recession for its excessive… \|url=https://medium.com/@snackx/do-you-know-that-rabri-was-banned-in-kolkata-1965-during-an-economic-recession-for-its-excessive-b98c5481d46f \|access-date=2025-01-03 \|website=Medium \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/onmyplate/the-bitterest-ban-the-improbable-story-of-how-bengal-tried-to-ban-bengali-sweets/\|title=The Bitterest Ban: The improbable story of how Bengal tried to ban Bengali sweets\|date=2015-07-25\|website=Economic Times Blog\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref>{{Better source\|date=February 2020}}

			According to some legends, Rabri was first offered to Lord [[Krishna]] at the [[Banke Bihari Temple]] in [[Vrindavan\|Vrindavana]] by a Rajasthani princess.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Rabri: Know The History Of The Dessert And An Easy Recipe To Try \|url=https://www.slurrp.com/article/rabri-know-the-history-of-the-dessert-and-an-easy-recipe-to-try-1723472659096 \|access-date=2025-01-01 \|website=Slurrp \|language=en}}</ref>

	==Creation==		==Creation==
	''Rabri'' is made by heating sweetened milk in a large open vessel (''kadhai''). As the layer of cream begins to form on the surface of the milk, it is taken off and kept aside. The process continues until the milk is exhausted.		''Rabri'' is made by heating sweetened milk in a large open vessel (''[[Karahi\|kadhai]]''). As the layer of cream begins to form on the surface of the milk, it is taken off and kept aside. The process continues until the milk is exhausted.

			== Varieties ==
			There are various types of Rabri, each with distinct characteristics:

			=== ''Plain Rabri'' ===
			''Plain Rabri'' is prepared by continuously simmering and stirring milk until it reduces and thickens. Sugar and cardamom are commonly added to enhance its flavor.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=2024-08-30 \|title=Rabri » Flavoursofindiaeats \|url=https://flavoursofindiaeats.com/rabri/ \|access-date=2025-01-03 \|language=English \|archive-date=24 January 2025 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250124172742/https://flavoursofindiaeats.com/rabri/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

			=== ''Lachha/Lachhedar Rabri'' ===
			''Lachha Rabri'' is characterized by layers of cream, known as ''lachhas'', which form during the slow cooking process. These layers give it a distinctive texture.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web \|title=rabdi recipe {{!}} authentic rabri recipe {{!}} lachhedar rabdi recipe {{!}} easy rabri recipe {{!}} \|url=https://www.tarladalal.com/rabri-or-how-to-make-rabdi-1099r \|access-date=2025-01-03 \|website=www.tarladalal.com}}</ref>

			=== ''Pista Rabri'' ===
			''Pista Rabri'' is characterized by the inclusion of pistachios, which lend a distinct flavor and a greenish tint to the dessert.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2023-08-07 \|title=Vegan Kesar Pista Rabri (Super Easy!) – Of Donkeys & Dhoklas \|url=https://ofdonkeysanddhokla.com/vegan-kesar-pista-rabri-super-easy/ \|access-date=2025-01-03 \|language=en-US}}</ref>{{Better source needed\|reason=The current source is insufficiently reliable ([[BP:NOTRS]]).\|date=January 2025}}

			=== ''Kesari Rabri'' ===
			''Kesari Rabri'' is flavored with [[saffron]], giving it a golden hue and a rich, aromatic flavor<ref name=":0" />

			=== ''Malai Rabri'' ===
			''Malai Rabri'' is distinguished by the addition of extra ''malai'' (cream), resulting in a richer and more indulgent version compared to the traditional Rabri.{{Citation needed\|date=January 2025}}

	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Basundi]]		* [[Basundi]], a similar dish

	==References==		==References==
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{{short description|condensed-milk-based sweet dish from India}}
{{for|the Indian politician|Rabri Devi}}
{{more footnotes|date=March 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2019}}
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| other_name =
| image = Homemade Rabri.jpg
| image_size = 250px
| caption =
| alternate_name = Rabdi, Rabidi (in Odia)
| national_cuisine = [[Indian cuisine|India]], [[Pakistani cuisine|Pakistan]], [[Bangladeshi cuisine|Bangladesh]]
| region = [[Indian subcontinent]]
| creator =
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| main_ingredient = [[Milk]] and Pearl Millet Flour
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'''''Rabri''''' ([[IAST]]: Rabaḍī) is a sweet, condensed-milk-based dish, originating from the [[Indian subcontinent]], made by boiling milk on low heat for a long time until it becomes dense and changes its colour to off-white or pale yellow. [[Jaggery]], spices, and nuts are added to it to give it flavor. It is chilled and served as dessert. ''Rabri'' is the main ingredient in several desserts, such as ''[[rasabali]]'', ''[[chhena kheeri]]'', and ''[[khira sagara]]''.

A similar dish goes by the name ''[[Basundi]]''.

[[File:Pan Kulfi with Gulkand Rabri.JPG|thumb|Traditional Indian ice cream [[kulfi]] served with sweet rabri and rose petal jam [[gulkand]].]]

== History ==
[[Chandimangal|''Chandimangala'']] mentions ''rabdi'' (thickened, sweetened milk), along with other sweets, in the early 1400s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/stream/IndianFoodTraditionAHistoricalCompanionAchayaK.T./Indian%20Food%20Tradition%20A%20Historical%20Companion%20Achaya%20K.T._djvu.txt|title=Full text of "Indian Food Tradition A Historical Companion Achaya K. T."|website=archive.org|access-date=2019-01-30}}</ref>

''Rabri'' was banned in Kolkata 1965 during an economic recession for its excessive use of milk. It was overturned within the year by the [[Calcutta High Court]] due to lawsuits from independent sweet shops.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/onmyplate/the-bitterest-ban-the-improbable-story-of-how-bengal-tried-to-ban-bengali-sweets/|title=The Bitterest Ban: The improbable story of how Bengal tried to ban Bengali sweets|date=2015-07-25|website=Economic Times Blog|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref>{{Better source|date=February 2020}}

==Creation==
''Rabri'' is made by heating sweetened milk in a large open vessel (''kadhai''). As the layer of cream begins to form on the surface of the milk, it is taken off and kept aside. The process continues until the milk is exhausted.

==See also==
* [[Basundi]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Indian dishes}}
{{Pakistani dishes}}

[[Category:Indian desserts]]
[[Category:Rajasthani cuisine]]
[[Category:North Indian cuisine]]
[[Category:Pakistani cuisine]]
[[Category:Puddings]]
[[Category:Indian dairy products]]

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	==References==		==References==

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