Gulab Jamun Recipe: The Perfect Dessert for Any Occasion
This delicious Gulab Jamun Recipe is a traditional Indian dessert made with milk, sugar, and rose water. It's a popular dessert for special occasions and is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/2 cup ghee, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup rose water
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the milk powder, flour, baking powder, and cardamom powder.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the melted ghee.
- Gradually add the milk, stirring until the mixture forms a soft dough.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll them in the palms of your hands to form smooth spheres.
- Heat the sugar and 1 cup of water in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves and the syrup becomes slightly thickened.
- Add the rose water to the syrup and stir to combine.
- Carefully add the gulab jamuns to the syrup and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until they are soft and have absorbed the syrup.
- Remove the gulab jamuns from the syrup and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Tips:
- If you don't have rose water, you can substitute another floral extract, such as orange blossom water or lavender extract.
- To make the gulab jamuns ahead of time, cook them according to the instructions and then let them cool completely. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat them in the syrup until they are warm.
- Gulab jamuns are traditionally served with rabdi, a thickened milk-based dish. You can also serve them with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Enjoy!
