Gulab Jamun (गुलाब जामुन)

Soft, syrup-soaked desserts, decadent and rich, ideal for festivals.

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk powder
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 2 cups sugar
• for frying ghee
• 5 cardamom pods
• 1 tsp rose water

Method

1. Make dough from milk powder, flour, and baking soda with water.
2. Roll into small balls, ensuring smooth surface.
3. Fry balls in ghee till golden.
4. Prepare syrup with sugar, water, and cardamom, then soak fried gulab jamuns in it.

Chef's tips

• Ensure syrup temperature isn’t too high when adding jamuns.
• Don’t over-knead the dough.