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Gulab Jamun

Soft milk-solid dumplings soaked in rose-cardamom syrup.

45 min12 servesmedium

Soft milk-solid dumplings soaked in rose-cardamom syrup. This Indian veg is sized for 12 and comes together in about 45 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per servingestimated

57

kcal

2g

Protein

7g

Carbs

3g

Fat

vegdessertsweet

Ingredients

  • milk powder1 cup
  • flour0.25 cup
  • baking sodapinch
  • ghee2 tbsp
  • milk0.25 cup
  • sugar1.5 cups
  • water1.5 cups
  • cardamom4 pods
  • rose water1 tsp
  • oilstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Boil sugar, water, cardamom and rose water 5 minutes for syrup; keep warm.

  2. 2

    Mix milk powder, flour, soda and ghee; knead with milk into a soft dough.

  3. 3

    Roll into smooth balls; deep fry on low heat till deep golden.

  4. 4

    Soak in warm syrup for 1 hour before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Gulab Jamun take to cook?
Total time is about 45 minutes for 12 servings.
Is Gulab Jamun vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are milk powder, flour, baking soda.