Gulab Jamun Recipe
Gulab Jamun is a beloved Indian dessert made from milk solids and soaked in fragrant sugar syrup. These soft, juicy balls are perfect for festive occasions and celebrations.
Ingredients
• 1 cup Milk Powder
• 1/4 cup All-purpose Flour (Maida)
• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 1/4 cup Milk (warm, as needed)
• 1/8 tsp Baking Soda
• Oil or Ghee for deep frying
For Sugar Syrup:
• 1.5 cups Sugar
• 1.5 cups Water
• 2-3 Cardamom Pods
• Few Saffron Strands (optional)
• 1 tsp Rose Water (optional)
Making Process
- In a bowl, mix milk powder, flour, baking soda, and ghee. Slowly add warm milk to form a soft dough. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the sugar syrup by boiling water, sugar, and cardamom until slightly sticky. Add saffron and rose water. Keep warm.
- Divide the dough into small balls with no cracks. Heat oil on medium-low and fry the balls until golden brown.
- Drain and immediately soak the fried balls in warm sugar syrup. Let them absorb the syrup for at least 1 hour before serving.