Gulab Jamun is a classic Indian dessert made with milk powder, flour, and ghee, fried to golden perfection and soaked in aromatic sugar syrup. This recipe ensures soft, juicy, and fragrant jamuns with a delightful cardamom and rose flavor. Perfect for festive occasions or as a sweet treat after meals.
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Take a mixing bowl and add milk powder, flour (maida), and baking powder.
Mix everything evenly using a spoon or your hand to ensure the baking powder spreads evenly.
Add ghee into the dry mix and rub gently with fingers until the mixture becomes crumbly.
Slowly add milk little by little and knead gently to form a soft, smooth, and crack-free dough.
If the dough is dry, add more milk. If sticky, add a little milk powder.
Rest the dough for 5–10 minutes.
Grease your palms with ghee and take a small portion of dough.
Roll into smooth balls ensuring there are no cracks and the size is even.
Heat oil or ghee on low to medium heat and test by dropping a tiny piece of dough. It should rise slowly.
Add jamun balls gently and fry while stirring continuously until golden brown on all sides.
Add sugar and water to a pan and heat until the sugar dissolves.
Boil for 5–7 minutes and add crushed cardamom and rose water.
Ensure the syrup is warm, not thick or stringy.
Remove fried jamuns and drain excess oil.
Immediately add them to the warm sugar syrup and let soak for 1–2 hours.
Always fry on low heat for even cooking.
Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
Ensure the sugar syrup is warm when soaking the jamuns.
Add saffron to the syrup for a premium flavor.
Use khoya instead of milk powder for a richer taste.
Why is my dough cracking?
Cracks in the dough can occur if it's too dry. Add a little milk to make it soft and smooth.
Why are my jamuns breaking while frying?
Cracks in the dough or frying on high heat can cause jamuns to break. Ensure the dough is smooth and fry on low heat.
Can I use khoya instead of milk powder?
Yes, using khoya will give a richer taste to the jamuns.
How do I know if the oil is at the right temperature?
Drop a tiny piece of dough into the oil. If it rises slowly, the oil is at the correct temperature.
Can I skip rose water in the syrup?
Rose water is optional but recommended for its floral fragrance. You can skip it if unavailable.
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