Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun is a classic Indian dessert made of soft, melt-in-your-mouth milk-solid dumplings soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup flavored with rose water and cardamom.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare Sugar Syrup: Sugar and water are combined in a saucepan. Boil and simmer for 5–7 minutes. Add rose water, cardamom powder, and saffron. Reserve warm.
Make Dough: Milk powder, flour, and baking soda are mixed together in a bowl. Add ghee and mix. Gradually add milk and knead softly to make a soft dough. Rest for 10 minutes.
Shape Balls: Roll out dough into small equal portions and shape into smooth balls without cracks.
Fry: Heat oil or ghee in a deep frying pan over medium-low heat. Fry balls until golden brown, turning often for uniform color.
Soak: Take out of oil and immediately submerge in warm sugar syrup. Let soak for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best results, keep oil on low-medium heat to cook the gulab jamuns evenly without burning.
- You can serve them warm or chilled, as preferred