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🇮🇳 India dessert

Gulab Jamun

Tender milk dumplings soaked in rose, cardamom and saffron syrup.

Prep & cook1 hrDifficultyMediumServes6
Gulab Jamun

Make it step by step

Method

  1. 1

    Simmer sugar with 300ml water, cardamom and rose water for 6 minutes; keep warm.

  2. 2

    Mix milk powder, flour and baking powder, then add ghee and enough milk for a soft dough.

  3. 3

    Rest 10 minutes and roll into smooth, crack-free balls.

  4. 4

    Fry slowly at 150–160°C until evenly deep golden.

  5. 5

    Soak in warm syrup for at least 45 minutes.

Chef’s tip

Low frying heat lets the centres cook before the outside becomes dark.