Indian Gulab Jamun Recipe

Gulab Jamun is a classic Indian dessert that’s popular around the world. These soft, spongy, and syrupy balls are made with milk solids, flour, and sugar syrup. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make an authentic homemade Gulab Jamun that’s easy to make and delicious to eat. So, let’s get started!

Indian Gulab Jamun Recipe

This homemade Gulab Jamun is a perfect dessert to enjoy after any meal. It's easy to make, delicious, and packed with flavors. You can serve it warm or cold. If you're craving something sweet, give this recipe a try, and you won't be disappointed!

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Soaking time: 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Pastry

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 people

Calories 134 kcal

Equipment

• Large Mixing Bowl
• Wooden Spoon
• Measuring Cups & Spoons
• Deep Fryer Or Or
• Heavy-Bottomed Pot
• Slotted Spoon

Ingredients

  

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For the Fried Dough Balls:

• 1 cup Milk Powder
• 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
• 2 tbsp Ghee Melted, Or
• Unsalted Butter Melted
• 1/4 cup Milk
• Oil For Frying

For The Syrup:

• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 1/4 tsp Ground Cardamom
• Pistachios Sliced, For Garnish, Or
• Almonds For Garnish

Instructions

 

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk powder, all-purpose flour, and baking powder.
• Add the melted ghee or unsalted butter to the bowl and mix well.
• Gradually add the milk to the bowl and mix until a soft and sticky dough is formed.
• Divide the dough into 12-15 equal parts and roll each part into a smooth ball.
• In a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Once the oil is hot, add the dough balls to the oil and fry until they are golden brown on all sides.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove the Gulab Jamun from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
• In a separate pot, combine the sugar, water, and ground cardamom to make the syrup.
• Heat the pot over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens.
• Add the fried Gulab Jamun to the syrup and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
• Garnish with sliced pistachios or almonds and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 3ballsCalories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 46mgSugar: 17g

Keyword Gulab Jamun, Indian dessert, Indian Gulab Jamun, sweet fried balls

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