Gulab Jamun is a popular Indian dessert made with milk solids, sugar, and rose-flavored syrup. Here is a simple recipe for making Gulab Jamun at home:
Gulab Jamun Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of milk powder
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
- 2 tablespoons of ghee or melted butter
- 2-3 tablespoons of milk
- Oil or ghee for frying
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1/4 teaspoon of rose water or cardamom powder
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the milk powder, all-purpose flour, and baking powder. Mix well.
- Add ghee or melted butter to the mixture and mix it with your fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of milk to the mixture and knead it gently to form a soft dough. The dough should not be too dry or too wet.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll them between your palms to form smooth balls. Ensure there are no cracks on the surface of the balls.
- Heat the oil or ghee in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, reduce the heat to low.
- Gently add the balls to the oil and fry them on low heat until they turn golden brown. Stir the balls occasionally to ensure they are cooked evenly.
- Remove the balls from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain the excess oil on a paper towel.
- In a separate pan, mix sugar and water and bring it to a boil. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add rose water or cardamom powder to the sugar syrup and stir well.
- Add the fried balls to the sugar syrup and let them soak for at least 30 minutes. The balls will absorb the syrup and become soft and spongy.
- Serve the Gulab Jamuns warm or cold, garnished with chopped nuts if desired.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Gulab Jamun!
This recipe can make approximately 12-15 small Gulab Jamuns, which is enough for about 4-5 people as a dessert. However, the quantity may vary depending on the size of the Gulab Jamuns and the serving size preference of the individuals.
Nutritional fact information for the Gulab Jamun recipe:
| Nutrient | Amount Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 120 |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg |
| Sodium | 35 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugars | 16 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
Please note that these values are approximate and may vary depending on the exact ingredients used and the size of the Gulab Jamuns.
Cooking time required for each step of the recipe:
| Step | Cooking Time |
|---|---|
| Rolling the dough into balls | 10 minutes |
| Frying the balls | 15-20 minutes |
| Making the sugar syrup | 10 minutes |
| Soaking the balls in the syrup | 30 minutes |
| Total | 65-70 minutes |
Please note that the total time may vary depending on factors such as the size of the balls, the temperature of the oil, and the heat of the stove. The minimum soaking time for the balls in the syrup is 30 minutes, but you can soak them for longer if desired.