Gulab Jamun Recipe
Sweet dough balls soaked in syrup.
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Syrup Ingredients
Frying Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Mixing Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine khoya, all-purpose flour, baking powder, milk, and ghee. Mix well until you achieve a smooth dough.
- 2
Shaping the Dough Balls
Divide the dough into small portions, roughly the size of a marble. Roll each portion into a smooth ball, ensuring there are no cracks on the surface.
Preparing the Syrup
- 3
Frying the Dough Balls
- 4
Heating the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat ghee or oil over medium heat. Ensure the oil is hot enough by dropping a small piece of dough into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface.
- 5
Frying the Gulab Jamun
Carefully add the rolled dough balls into the hot oil, a few at a time. Fry them on low to medium heat, turning occasionally until they are golden brown on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Soaking in Syrup
- 6
Soaking the Fried Balls
Once the dough balls are fried, remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels. Immediately place them in the warm sugar syrup and let them soak for at least 30 minutes, allowing them to absorb the syrup.