Gulab Jamun Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 3 Photos

Gulab Jamun

By: COOLGUTS 
"This is a traditional Indian dessert. Spongy milky balls soaked in rose scented syrup. Delicious with fresh cream, Kulfi, ice cream etc. To make it even more fancy, sprinkle gold-leaf on top of each serving."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 20 balls
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry milk powder
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter), melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1 tablespoon chopped almonds (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pistachio nuts (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon golden raisins (optional)
  • 1 pinch ground cardamom
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying
  •  
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 7 fluid ounces water
  • 1 teaspoon rose water
  • 1 pinch ground cardamom

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the milk powder, flour, baking powder, and cardamom. Stir in the almonds, pistachios and golden raisins. Mix in the melted ghee, then pour in the milk, and continue to mix until well blended. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, stir together the sugar, water, rose water and a pinch of cardamom. Bring to a boil, and simmer for just a minute. Set aside.
  3. Fill a large heavy skillet halfway with oil. Heat over medium heat for at least 5 minutes. Knead the dough, and form into about 20 small balls. Reduce the heat of the oil to low, and fry the balls in one or two batches. After about 5 minutes, they will start to float, and expand to twice their original size, but the color will not change much. After the jamun float, increase the heat to medium, and turn them frequently until light golden. Remove from the oil to paper towels using a slotted spoon, and allow to cool. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool slightly.
  4. Place the balls into the skillet with the syrup. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, squeezing them gently to soak up the syrup. Serve immediately, or chill.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 143 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 10mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISEMENT

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2007 by Effie   view full review
uber tasty. unfortunately the dough doesnt bind, and you can fix that by adding more powdered...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2009 by Aja Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I love gulab jamun, but this recipe doesn't have the right proportions in the dough. Even so,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2005 by Jesusislife   view full review
This is a spectacular recipe! I've tried several LOTS of different recipes from this site and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2010 by howyadoin   view full review
I'm a big fan of gulab jamun and the recipe for rose water syrup is spot on, but this dough...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2011 by fluteplanx   view full review
As other reviewers have said, the dough part of the recipe is off. I added about twice as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2006 by PinkSapphire   view full review
terrible recipe.the dough did not bind
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2009 by Leanna S   view full review
I made this for the first time, using a bit more powdered milk and less fluid milk, and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by SILONXOCHILT   view full review
For never having this type of dessert before, I thought it was pretty good. I would give it 5...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2008 by savoy_truffle   view full review
Really good recipe, a great indian dessert for people who haven't tried something like this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2005 by ARCHICATS   view full review
Wonderful recipe. My husband tried it for the first time and totally loved it. Thank you.

 

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Chocolate Pot De Crème

Make a fancy, grown-up version of an old favorite--chocolate pudding.

Sweet Pineapple Saute

Learn how to make this delicious, sweet summer-time dessert topped with cream.

How to Blanch Almonds

See how to blanch almonds--and save money by buying skin-on almonds.

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States