Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun is one of India’s most loved desserts — soft, melt-in-the-mouth fried dough balls made from khoya or milk powder, soaked in fragrant sugar syrup flavored with cardamom and rose water. Perfect for festivals, weddings, or any celebration!
Shreya Singh
1 month ago
Ingredients
For Gulab Jamun Balls
For Sugar Syrup
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories 210
- Total Fat 9 g
- Saturated Fat 5 g
- Cholesterol 18 mg
- Sodium 35 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 30 g
- Protein 4 g
Instructions
- 1 In a deep pan, combine sugar, water, and cardamom. Boil until sugar dissolves completely. Simmer 5–6 minutes to make a light syrup. Add rose water and keep warm.
- 2 In a mixing bowl, combine grated khoya, flour, semolina, and baking powder. Mix gently.
- 3 Add milk gradually and knead into a soft, smooth dough. Do not over-knead. Rest for 5 minutes.
- 4 Divide dough into small equal portions and roll into smooth, crack-free balls.
- 5 Heat ghee/oil on low-medium flame. Fry the balls slowly, stirring gently, until golden brown all over.
- 6 Immediately transfer fried jamuns into warm sugar syrup. Let soak at least 2 hours before serving for best taste.
- 7 Serve warm or chilled, garnished with saffron strands or chopped pistachios.
