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Gulab Jamun – Soft, Juicy, and Irresistibly Sweet Indian

Shruthi
Gulab Jamun is a classic sweet dessert.It consists of fried dough balls soaked in syrup.The texture is soft and juicy.It is flavored with cardamom and rose water.The dessert is popular at celebrations.It tastes best when warm or slightly chilled.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Gulab Jamun

  • 1 cup milk powder or khoya
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or butter
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 4–5 tablespoons milk
  • Oil or ghee for frying

For Sugar Syrup

  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 1½ cups water
  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
  • Few saffron strands (optional)

Instructions
 

Prepare Syrup

  • Add sugar and water to a pot.Boil for 5–7 minutes.
    Add cardamom and rose water.Keep syrup warm.

Make Dough Mix:

  • Milk powder
    Flour
    Baking soda
    Add ghee and milk.Knead into soft dough.

Shape Balls

  • Make small smooth balls.Avoid cracks.

Fry

  • Heat oil on low flame.
    Fry balls slowly.Cook until golden brown.

Soak

  • Place hot gulab jamun in warm syrup.
    Soak for 1 hour.

Serve

  • Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • Use soft dough.
  • Avoid cracks in balls.
  • Fry on low heat.
  • Syrup should be warm.
  • Do not overcrowd pan.
  • Milk powder works well.
  • Khoya gives authentic taste.
  • Soak well before serving.
Keyword Festive Sweet, Gulab Jamun, Indian Dessert, Milk Sweet, Sweet Syrup Balls, Traditional Dessert