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Gulab Jamun Recipe

A close-up shot of a stack of golden-brown Gulab Jamun, glistening in syrup and topped with chopped nuts.
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A classic Indian dessert of soft, fried milk-based dumplings soaked in a sweet, cardamom-infused syrup, perfect for celebrations like Diwali.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups milk powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup milk, lukewarm
  • Oil for deep frying
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1 teaspoon rose water

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine milk powder, flour, and baking soda.
  2. Add softened ghee or butter and mix until crumbly.
  3. Gradually add lukewarm milk, a little at a time, and knead into a soft, smooth dough. Do not over-knead.
  4. Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into smooth, crack-free balls.
  5. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-low heat. The oil should not be too hot.
  6. Gently slide the dough balls into the hot oil, a few at a time, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
  7. Fry the gulab jamuns on low heat, stirring gently, until they turn golden brown on all sides. This process takes about 8-10 minutes.
  8. Remove the fried gulab jamuns from the oil and drain excess oil.
  9. While the gulab jamuns are frying, prepare the sugar syrup. In a separate pan, combine sugar and water.
  10. Heat the mixture, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
  11. Bring the syrup to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  12. Add cardamom powder and rose water to the syrup. Stir well.
  13. Immediately dip the hot, fried gulab jamuns into the warm sugar syrup.
  14. Let the gulab jamuns soak in the syrup for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the dough is soft and smooth. If it’s too dry, add a little more milk. If it’s too sticky, add a teaspoon of milk powder.
  • Fry the gulab jamuns on low heat to ensure they cook through evenly without burning.
  • The sugar syrup should be warm, not hot, when you add the fried gulab jamuns.
  • For a richer flavor, you can add a few strands of saffron to the sugar syrup.

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