Description
Gulab Jamun is a beloved Indian dessert that delights with its melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich, sweet flavor. These golden balls, soaked in fragrant syrup infused with rose water and cardamom, are perfect for any celebration or as a comforting treat on a quiet evening. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this easy recipe will help you create these delightful sweets that are sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat milk powder
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp ghee or oil (for frying)
- 1 cup sugar (for syrup)
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- 4 crushed cardamom pods (for syrup)
- 1 tsp rose water (for syrup)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix milk powder, flour, and baking soda. Gradually add water while kneading gently until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the Balls: Divide the dough into small portions and roll them into smooth, crack-free balls.
- Fry Until Golden Brown: Heat ghee or oil in a deep pan over medium heat and fry the balls until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Remove and drain excess oil.
- Make the Syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, crushed cardamom pods, and rose water; boil until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Soak and Serve: Immerse the fried Gulab Jamun in warm syrup for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Gulab Jamuns (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg