Indian gulab jamun with aromatic syrup
What does it include?
Ingredients
- 100 g milk powder
- 25g flour
- 25g butter
- 50 ml milk
- Oil for frying
- 200g sugar
- 150 ml of water
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 teaspoon rose water
How to prepare it step by step?
Preparation
- Mix milk powder, flour, and butter until you achieve a sandy dough texture.
- Gradually add milk, kneading until a soft, pliable dough forms.
- Form small, uniform balls and set them aside on a plate.
- In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, cardamom, and rose water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to keep warm.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the dough balls until they turn a deep golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain excess oil and immediately immerse the fried balls in the warm syrup.
- Allow the balls to sit in the syrup for 30 minutes to fully absorb the flavors before serving.
Full description
Indulge in the rich, melt-in-your-mouth experience of Indian gulab jamun, where fried milk powder dough balls are luxuriously soaked in a fragrant syrup infused with rose and cardamom. The golden-brown exterior gives way to a soft, creamy interior, while the aromatic syrup adds a delicate floral and spicy note. Perfectly balancing sweetness and aroma, this dessert is a delightful treat for the senses. For best results, ensure the syrup is warm when soaking the balls to allow full absorption.
