Gulab jamun recipe

Soft fried dumplings soaked in sugar syrup. A classic Indian festive sweet.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings: 12

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 160

1 cup (150 g) milk powder

1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp (2 g) baking soda

2 tbsp (30 g) ghee

1/4 cup (60 ml) milk

Oil/ghee for frying

1.5 cups (300 g) sugar

1.5 cups (350 ml) water

2 cardamoms, crushed

Boil sugar, water, and cardamom for 8 min → syrup.

Mix milk powder, flour, baking soda, and ghee.

Add milk gradually; form soft dough.

Shape into smooth balls.

Deep fry on low flame until golden brown.

Soak in warm syrup 2 hrs.

Nutrition (per piece, approx.): 160 kcal | Carbs 22 g | Protein 2 g | Fat 7 g

Notes: Fry on low flame for even cooking.

Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days.