Name: Gulab Jamun Recipe
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Syrup:; 2 cups (480ml) water; 14 ounces (2 cups; 400g) sugar; 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice; 1 pinch (15 strands) saffron; 4 green cardamom pods, crushed; 2 whole cloves; 1 teaspoon (5ml) rose water; For the Jamuns:; 1.4 ounces (1/4 cup; 40g) fine semolina flour (see note); 1/4 cup (60ml) milk; 5.3 ounces (2 cups; 150g) non-fat dried milk powder (see note); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground green cardamom; 1/8 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt, use half as much by volume; 6 tablespoons (90ml) heavy cream, divided plus more as needed; 3 cups (720ml) grapeseed oil, for frying (see note); 3 tablespoons (25g) chopped pistachios or cashews, for garnish (optional)

Prep Time

55m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

1h 20m

This Gulab Jamun recipe combines semolina flour, milk powder, and aromatic spices to create a sweet and decadent Indian dessert. The dumplings are soaked in a fragrant syrup infused with saffron, cardamom, and rose water. Top with chopped pistachios or cashews for a delightful finish.

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Servings: 6

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For The Syrup

2 cups (480ml) water

14 ounces (2 cups; 400g) sugar

1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice

1 pinch (15 strands) saffron

4 green cardamom pods, crushed

2 whole cloves

1 teaspoon (5ml) rose water

For The Jamuns

1.4 ounces (1/4 cup; 40g) fine semolina flour (see note)

1/4 cup (60ml) milk

5.3 ounces (2 cups; 150g) non-fat dried milk powder (see note)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground green cardamom

1/8 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt, use half as much by volume

6 tablespoons (90ml) heavy cream, divided plus more as needed

3 cups (720ml) grapeseed oil, for frying (see note)

3 tablespoons (25g) chopped pistachios or cashews, for garnish (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

866kcal

43%
Fat

33g

1%
Saturated Fat

11g

0%
Carbohydrates

141g

7%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

129g

6%
Protein

14g

0%
Cholesterol

42mg

2%
Sodium

175mg

8%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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