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Irresistible Gulab Jamun: A Sweet Taste of Tradition

Gulab Jamun is a delicious Indian dessert that features syrup-soaked dumplings, perfect for any sweet craving.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Milk Powder
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee or unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Milk whole milk for creaminess
For the Syrup
  • 1 cup Sugar granulated
  • 1 cup Water
  • 3 pods Cardamom crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Rosewater adjust to taste
For Frying
  • 2 cups Oil or Ghee

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • saucepan
  • Deep frying pan

Method
 

How to Make Gulab Jamun
  1. Combine the milk powder, all-purpose flour, and baking soda in a mixing bowl.
  2. Mix in ghee until crumbly, resembling wet sand.
  3. Gradually add milk, kneading until a smooth, soft dough forms.
  4. In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil, then add crushed cardamom pods and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in rosewater, adjusting to taste.
  6. Pinch off small portions of dough and roll into smooth balls.
  7. In a deep frying pan, heat oil or ghee over medium heat until hot.
  8. Fry the dough balls until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  9. Transfer the fried balls to warm sugar syrup and soak for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve Gulab Jamun warm or at room temperature, optionally garnished with chopped nuts.

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