Description
Gulab Jamun is a popular Indian dessert made from milk powder and soaked in a sweet syrup, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/2 cup milk (adjust as needed)
- Oil for frying
- 2 cups sugar (for syrup)
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder (for syrup)
- 1 teaspoon rose water (for syrup)
- A few drops of lemon juice (for syrup)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add cardamom powder, rose water, and lemon juice to the syrup. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine milk powder, all-purpose flour, and baking soda.
- Add ghee and mix until crumbly.
- Gradually add milk, mixing until a soft dough forms. Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes.
- While the dough rests, heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a marble, ensuring there are no cracks.
- Once the oil is hot, gently drop the balls in, frying them in batches until golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- Remove the fried balls and drain on paper towels.
- Once all the balls are fried, immerse them in the warm syrup. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a tablespoon of milk or cream to the dough.
- You can substitute the rose water with orange blossom water for a different aroma.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 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: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg