Easy Gulab Jamun Recipe For Your Sweet Cravings
By Tarishi Shrivastava
April 22, 2024
The name "gulab jamun" is derived from Persian words, with "gulab" meaning rosewater-scented syrup and "jamun" referring to a type of deep purple fruit similar in size and shape to the dumplings. This fried dumpling soaked in sweet syrup is incredibly easy to make at home.
Ingredients
For Jamun: ¾ cup (100 grams) milk powder, unsweetened ½ cup maida or plain flour ½ teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter Milk, for kneading Ghee, for frying For Syrup 2 cups of sugar 2 cups of water 2 cardamoms ¼ teaspoon saffron or kesar 1 teaspoon rose water
Step 1
Mix the milk powder, flour, baking soda, yoghurt, and just enough milk to form a smooth dough. Knead this well until it comes together into a soft ball.
Step 2
Pinch off pieces of the dough and roll into balls about the size of a large marble.
Step 3
Heat the ghee in a pan over medium heat. Fry the jamun balls a few at a time until golden brown all over, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels.
Step 4
While the jamuns are frying, make the syrup. Combine the sugar and rose water with about 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Add the fried jamuns and simmer for another 10 minutes so they can soak up the sweet syrup.
Step 6
That's it! These scrumptious jamuns are now ready to enjoy. Drizzle any extra syrup over the top before serving.
