If you’ve ever tried Gulab Jamun at an Indian restaurant, you know how irresistible they are soft, syrupy, and bursting with sweet flavor.
This traditional Indian dessert is made with milk solids (khoya or milk powder), shaped into round balls, fried until golden brown, and soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup.
The result? Pure bliss in every bite! And the best part of this homemade recipe is simple enough for beginners.
Soft & Spongy Gulab Jamun
Ingredients
For the Jamuns (Dough Balls):
- 1 cup milk powder
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (maida)
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
- 4 tbsp milk (warm, for kneading)
- Oil or ghee for frying
For the Sugar Syrup:
- 1½ cups sugar
- 1½ cups water
- 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 tsp rose water (optional)
- A few saffron strands (optional)
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