Prep time :
About 15 minutes
Cook time :
About 30 minutes
Total time :
45 minutes
Servings :
6-7 servings
Yield :
12-14 gulab jamuns
What is Gulab Jamun?
Gulab jamun is a traditional indian dessert which is very popular all around south west asian countries. We also call it “Lal Mohan” in Nepal. This is such a delicious dessert that is used for almost all occasions.
Why Gulab Jamun?
Simply because it is delicious.
Key steps to making gulab jamun
- Mixing the flour and the milk powder
- Creating a dough
- Frying the gulab jamun balls
- Making the sugar syrup
- Leaving the Gulab Jamun in the sugar syrup
To make gulab jamun, you will need:
For the gulab jamun balls :
– 100 grams milk powder
– 60 grams all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons of ghee or butter
– 1 teaspoon of baking powder
– 2-3 tablespoon of milk
– Oil for frying
For the syrup:
– 2 cups of sugar
– 2 cups of water
– 1 teaspoon of cardamom powder or 2 tablespoons of orange blossom essence
– Saffron strands(optional)
Instructions:
Step 1:
In a mixing bowl, add the milk powder, all-purpose flour, ghee/butter, and baking powder. Mix well.
Step 2:
Add the milk, little by little, and knead until you have a soft and smooth dough.
Step 3:
Let the dough rest for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 4:
In a pan, add the sugar and water for the syrup and bring to a boil.
Step 5:
Add the cardamom powder and saffron strands to the syrup and let it simmer on low heat. Sometimes I like to add orange blossom essence when making gulab jamuns, as it is not always easy to find saffron and cardamom. And when I do so, I add the essence only when the sugar syrup is ready.
Step 6:
Meanwhile, heat the oil in another pan for frying.
Step 7:
Divide the dough into small balls. I usually make 12 -14 balls out of this dough.
Step 8:
Fry the balls until they turn golden brown.
Step 9:
Remove from heat and dip in the syrup.
Step 10:
Let it soak for a few hours before serving.
Enjoy your mouth-watering homemadegulab jamun!
Bon Appétit!
