Description
Gulab jamun (India) is the ultimate sweet treat recipe!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups milk powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the milk powder, all-purpose flour, and baking soda. Mix well.
- Add the ghee and rub it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the whole milk, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the rose water and cardamom powder, then remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a marble, ensuring there are no cracks on the surface.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully drop the balls in, a few at a time, and fry until they turn golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove the fried balls and drain on paper towels.
- Place the fried balls in the warm sugar syrup and let them soak for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a pinch of saffron to the sugar syrup.
- You can substitute the rose water with orange blossom water for a different aromatic twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg