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Gulab Jamun

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. 1

    Make sugar syrup: boil sugar, water, cardamom - 10 min

    💡 One string consistency

  2. 2

    Add rose water, set aside

    💡 Warm syrup

  3. 3

    Mix milk powder, flour, ghee, baking soda, milk to form dough

    💡 Dont overmix

  4. 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. 5

    Shape into small balls - no cracks

    💡 Smooth surfaces

  6. 6

    Fry on low heat until deep brown

    💡 Low heat = cooked inside

  7. 7

    Add to warm syrup, let soak 4 hours

    💡 Absorb syrup