Cumilla Roshmalai
কুমিল্লার রসমালাই
Small, soft chhana balls soaked in thick, sweet reduced milk, Cumilla's most famous export.
At a glance
- Where
- Cumilla district, Chattogram division
- Price
- About 400–700 BDT per kg (approx.)
- Where to try
- Matri Bhandar and other old sweet shops around Monohorpur, Cumilla town
Roshmalai is made by poaching little discs of fresh chhana in syrup, then soaking them in milk that has been boiled down slowly until thick and creamy. Cumilla's version is known for its rich, slightly caramel milk and tender balls. Travellers on the highway stop to buy boxes to carry home, and the original shops near Monohorpur draw long queues.
Common questions
Where can you eat Cumilla Roshmalai?
Matri Bhandar and other old sweet shops around Monohorpur, Cumilla town.
How much does Cumilla Roshmalai cost?
About 400–700 BDT per kg (approx.).
Which district is Cumilla Roshmalai from?
Cumilla district, Chattogram division.
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