Gulab Jamun Recipe
Golden fried cheese balls soaked in a honey syrup. Garnished with nuts & rosewater.
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Syrup Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Syrup
- 1
- 2
Add Flavor
Add crushed cardamom pods and rosewater to the syrup. Stir well and remove from heat. Let it cool slightly.
Prepare the Dough
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine khoya, all-purpose flour, and baking soda. Mix well until there are no lumps.
- 4
Add Milk
Add milk to the mixture and knead gently to form a soft dough. Be careful not to over-knead.
- 5
Rest the Dough
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 10-15 minutes.
Fry the Gulab Jamun
- 6
Shape the Dough
Divide the dough into small portions and roll them into smooth balls, about the size of a marble.
- 7
Heat Ghee
In a deep frying pan, heat ghee over medium heat. Ensure it is hot but not smoking.
- 8
Fry the Balls
Carefully drop the dough balls into the hot ghee. Fry them in small batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown.
- 9
Soak in Syrup
Once fried, remove the balls from the ghee and let them drain for a moment. Then, transfer them to the warm sugar syrup and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
Serve the Dish
- 10
Garnish
Before serving, garnish the gulab jamun with chopped nuts. Optionally, drizzle a little extra rosewater on top.
- 11
Enjoy
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious homemade gulab jamun!
