The Irresistible Sweetness of Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun is a popular Indian dessert made from khoya (dried milk solids) and soaked in sugar syrup. It is a classic sweet that is served on special occasions like weddings, festivals, and family gatherings. Here’s how you can make delicious gulab jamun at home:
Ingredients:
200g khoya
50g all-purpose flour
A pinch of baking powder
2-3 tbsp milk
Oil or ghee for frying
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
A few strands of saffron
A pinch of cardamom powder
Instructions:
- Grate the khoya and add all-purpose flour and baking powder to it. Mix well.
- Add milk to the mixture and knead it into a smooth dough. If the dough is too dry, add more milk as required.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll them into smooth balls with no cracks.
- Heat oil or ghee in a deep frying pan and fry the gulab jamun balls on low to medium heat until they turn golden brown.
- In a separate pan, mix the sugar, water, saffron, and cardamom powder and bring it to a boil.
- Let the sugar syrup simmer for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add the fried gulab jamuns to the sugar syrup and let them soak for at least an hour before serving.
- Enjoy the delectable sweetness of gulab jamun with its soft and spongy texture, soaked in delicious sugar syrup. Perfect for any festive occasion or just as a treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.