Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is a popular Indian sweet that is often served during festivals and special occasions. It is believed to have originated in medieval India and is loved for its rich, sweet flavor and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Gulab Jamun

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dessert, Indian Cuisine Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1288

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Milk Powder
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 tablespoon Ghee
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cardamom Powder
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Water
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Rose Water
• 1 pinch Saffron
• as needed for frying Oil

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine milk powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, ghee, and milk. Mix well to form a smooth dough.
2. Divide the dough into small equal-sized portions and shape them into round balls.
3. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the dough balls until golden brown.
4. In a separate saucepan, combine sugar, water, rose water, and saffron. Bring it to a boil to make the sugar syrup.
5. Once the sugar syrup reaches a sticky consistency, remove it from heat.
6. Add the fried dough balls (gulab jamuns) to the sugar syrup and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
7. Serve the gulab jamuns warm or chilled, garnished with chopped nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 322kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 28g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.