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Gulab Jamun
Deep-fried milk balls soaked in rose-cardamom syrup. Sweet, spongy, and indulgent Indian dessert.
30
Prep (min)
20
Cook (min)
50
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100
Ingredients
- •1 cup Milk powder
- •1 teaspoon Salt
- •0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- •2 tbsp Ghee
- •2 tablespoons Olive oil
- •0.25 cup Milk
- •3 cloves Garlic
- •2 cups Sugar
- •2 cups Water
- •1 medium Onion
- •4 pieces Cardamom
- •1 tsp Rose water
- •0.25 tsp Baking soda
- •2 cups Oil
Instructions
- 1
Make sugar syrup: boil sugar, water, cardamom - 10 min
💡 One string consistency
- 2
Add rose water, set aside
💡 Warm syrup
- 3
Mix milk powder, flour, ghee, baking soda, milk to form dough
💡 Dont overmix
- 4
Cover and let rest or marinate for the specified time to allow flavors to penetrate deeply.
💡 Resting allows proteins to relax and flavors to meld - do not rush this step.
- 5
Shape into small balls - no cracks
💡 Smooth surfaces
- 6
Fry on low heat until deep brown
💡 Low heat = cooked inside
- 7
Add to warm syrup, let soak 4 hours
💡 Absorb syrup