DIWALI SPECIAL SWEET ( Gulabjamun )

 

✨ Gulab Jamun Recipe

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4–5 people

🧈 Ingredients

For the Jamun Balls:

• 1 cup milk powder

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour (maida)

• 1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• 2–3 tbsp milk (or as needed to make dough)

For the Sugar Syrup:

• 1 ½ cups sugar

• 1 ½ cups water

• 4–5 cardamom pods (crushed)

• Few saffron strands (optional)

• 1 tsp rose water or kewra essence (optional)

For Frying:

• Ghee or oil (for deep frying)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Sugar Syrup

1. In a pan, add sugar and water.

2. Heat until the sugar dissolves completely.

3. Add crushed cardamom and saffron strands.

4. Simmer for 5–6 minutes until slightly sticky (not thick).

5. Turn off the heat and add rose water. Keep it warm.

2. Make the Dough

1. In a mixing bowl, add milk powder, maida, baking soda, and ghee.

2. Mix gently, then add milk little by little to form a soft, smooth dough.

3. Rest the dough for 5 minutes.

3. Shape the Jamuns

1. Divide the dough into small equal portions.

2. Roll each into a smooth, crack-free ball. (Cracks cause jamuns to break while frying!)

4. Fry the Jamuns

1. Heat ghee or oil in a deep pan on low-medium flame.

2. Gently slide the jamuns in and fry until they turn golden brown evenly.

3. Remove and drain excess oil.

5. Soak in Syrup

1. Immediately transfer the fried jamuns into the warm sugar syrup.

2. Let them soak for at least 1–2 hours so they become soft and juicy.

🍽️ Serving Suggestion

Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with chopped pistachios or almonds.
Can also be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a modern twist!

💡 Tip

• Fry on low flame for even cooking.

• Make sure syrup is warm (not hot) when adding jamuns.