Gulab Jamun
Soft milk-dough balls fried until golden and soaked in cardamom and rose syrup.
Serves 8
Prep 30 min
Cook 30 min
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons ghee, melted
- 1/4 cup warm milk, plus more as needed
- 3 cups oil for frying
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 4 cardamom pods, crushed
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Steps
Step 1. Simmer the sugar, water, and cardamom for 8 minutes. Add the rose water and lemon juice. Keep the syrup warm.
Step 2. Mix the milk powder, flour, baking powder, and ghee. Add the milk a little at a time to form a soft, smooth dough. Do not knead hard.
Step 3. Roll into 16 smooth, crack-free balls about 1 inch wide.
Step 4. Heat the oil to 275°F, low enough to cook them slowly. Fry in batches for 8 to 10 minutes, turning, until deep golden brown all over.
Step 5. Drop the hot balls into the warm syrup and soak for at least 1 hour before serving.
Where this recipe comes from
Yoribang Indian recipes by Yoribang. License: Free to use. View the original (opens in a new tab)
Original Yoribang write-ups of Indian dishes. Spices like garam masala, cumin, coriander, and turmeric are sold in most supermarkets. Ghee, paneer, basmati rice, and lentils are at Indian grocery stores. Start with less chili, since heat varies a lot by brand.