Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun
24 June 2024

Gulab jamun, one of the most delicious desserts in Indian cuisine, whose main ingredient is saffron, is thrown into syrup flavored with rose water.
It is also popular in Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Maldives. Some changes can be made in its preparation, depending on the country. Cheese powder or milk powder is included in the dessert. If the ingredients are ready, let's see how to make gulab jamun!

Prep Time : 15 mins
Cook time : 25 mins
Servings : 6 People
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Gulab Jamun

Ingredients

  • Half a cup of flour
  • A cup of whole milk powder (not for espresso, but for pastries)
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 2 tbsp semolina
  • 1 tsp. baking soda

For frying:

  • Plenty of oil

For kneading:

  • 3 tbsp. milk

For the syrup:

  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • Juice of half a lemon
Gulab Jamun

Instructions

  1. For the syrup, first put the water and granulated sugar in a pot and bring it to a boil. 
  2. When the syrup boils, add lemon juice, and when you get a thick consistency, remove it from the stove and let it cool.
  3. For the dough, add a cup of milk powder to a large bowl.
  4. Add semolina, baking soda, and softened butter.
  5. Slowly add the milk and mix. Let the mixture rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  6. Then add flour little by little to get a soft dough. 
  7. Pick walnut-sized pieces from the dough.
  8. Wet your hands with water and shape the dough into a round shape.
  9. Meanwhile, add oil to a deep skillet and heat it.
  10. When the oil is hot, turn the heat down and fry the dough in the oil.
  11. Ensure that the dough is cooked on all sides with the help of a colander.
  12. Put the fried dough into the cold syrup and wait for it to absorb the syrup.
  13. Cut the prepared desserts in half. Serve the desserts by adding mascarpone cheese, ice cream, or clotted cream inside. Bon Appetit!
Expert Tips
  • The original dessert also contains cardamom. If you wish, you can crush 2-3 cardamom seeds and add them to the dough.
  • Always use a colander to prevent the dough from crumbling during cooking. Do not stick a fork in it.
  • You can adjust the consistency of the dough more easily with milk. But be careful to avoid using too much milk.
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