Gulab Jamun Recipe in English - Indian Sweet Dessert

Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun Sweet
Gulab Jamun
            
            Gulab Jamun is a🤤 mouthwatering Indian dessert that's popular not only in India but also in many other countries, because of India's Influence and diaspora around the globe. Gulab Jamun are soaked in a sugary rose-flavored syrup.

            The result is a sweet and syrupy treat that's enjoyed on various occasions, from festivals to family gatherings. Gulab Jamun is a treat that never fails to satisfy your sweet cravings.

            These soft, syrup-soaked balls are surprisingly easy to make. Follow this simple recipe to create your own lovely Gulab Jamun. 😋 (Video is at the End)





Gulab Jamun Recipe

Gulab Jamun Recipe
Gulab Jamun Recipe

            Gulab Jamun is a delightful Indian dessert known for its simplicity and deliciousness. Made from basic ingredients such as milk solids (khoya or mawa), flour, and sugar, it's relatively easy to prepare.

            The entire process typically takes about 30 minutes, making it a quick and delightful dessert choice. So with lots of LOVE 💗, here's the 

Gulab Jamun Recipe in English

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Ingredients for Gulab Jamun Recipe in English
Ingredients

Ingredients for Gulab Jamun

  • 1 Cup Maida (All Purpose Flour)
  • 1 Cup Milk Solid (Khoya or Mawa) OR
  • Approximately 2 Cups Milk.
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Baking Soda
  • 2 Tablespoons Ghee (clarified butter)
    • For Sugar Syrup : 
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 4 Green Cardamom Pods, in powdered form.

    • How to make Gulab Jamun :

                To make 💗Lovely Gulab Jamun, here's the step by step instruction.

    Step 1: Prepare the Dough -

    • In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and ghee. 
    Mix all-purpose flour, baking soda, and ghee for Gulab Jamun
    Mix them.
    • Gradually add milk to the mixture. Adjust the milk quantity as needed. 
    Add Milk to mixture for Gulab Jamun
    Add Milk to mixture
    • Knead it into a smooth, soft dough. 
    Knead Soft Dough for Gulab Jamun
    Knead Dough

    Step 2: Rest the Dough -

    • Cover the dough with a dish or muslin cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes. This allows it to become more pliable. If you didn't cover, the dough will dry out. And you will get crack on the Gulab Jamun.
    Rest Gulab Jamun Dough for 15 minutes
    Rest Dough

    Step 3: Prepare the Sugar Syrup -

    • In a sturdy steel pot (patila), combine equal parts of water and sugar.
    Add Sugar and Water in steel pot
    Mix Sugar and Water in pot
    • Add the powdered cardamom and the cardamom peels to the pot.
    Add cardamom powder with peels
    Add Cardamom
    • Heat the mixture and bring it to a boil. Stir continuously until the syrup reaches a sticky consistency, typically within 5 minutes.
    Boil Mixture of sugar syrup
    Boil Mixture


    Step 4: Shape the Dough -

    Make small ball of the dough for Gulab Jamun
    Make small ball of the dough
    • After resting, take small portions of the dough and roll them into smooth, crack-free balls. Make sure there are no cracks as they may cause the Gulab Jamun to break while frying.
    Round Shape the Dough
    Shape Dough


    Step 5: Fry the Dough Balls -

    • In a deep wok (kadhai), add enough oil for deep frying. Heat the oil over medium heat.
    Add Oil to fry Gulab Jamun
    Add Oil
    • To check if the oil is hot enough, drop a small piece of dough into the oil; if it sizzles and rises to the surface, the oil is ready.
    Check oil hot enough to fry Gulab Jamun
    Check oil hot enough to fry
    • Gently place the dough balls into the hot oil and fry them until they turn a lovely golden brown. Ensure they are evenly browned on all sides.
    Fry dough balls of Gulab Jamun
    Fry dough balls of Jamun



    Step 6: Soak in Sugar Syrup -

    • Once the Gulab Jamun balls are golden brown, use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them directly into the prepared sugar syrup.
    Add Gulab Jamun into sugar syrup
    Add into sugar syrup
    • Allow the Gulab Jamun to soak in the syrup for at least 3 to 5 hours. They will absorb the delicious flavors and become wonderfully sweet and syrupy.
    Let Gulab Jamun soak in Sugar Syrup
    Let it soak in syrup



    Step 7: Garnish and Serve -

    • Sprinkle your Gulab Jamun with your choice of chopped dry fruits, like pistachios or almonds.
    Sprinkle Dry fruits for Garnishing Gulab Jamun
    Sprinkle Dry Fruits for Garnishing
    • Let them cool in the refrigerator for a refreshing touch before serving.

    Tips to Enjoy: 

    • Serve the Gulab Jamun in a bowl with Love💗and Garnish.
    Serve Gulab Jamun in bowl with Love
    Serve Gulab Jamun with Love
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    Preparation time: 5 minutes,     Cooking time: 25 minutes,     Total time: 30 minutes.
    Nutrition facts: 240 calories,

    This Recipe was Published on: Last Updated on: 2023-11-23

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