These resemble tiny waffle balls that sit in a sweet rosewater syrup and absorb it. It was initially produced in South Asia, in the Indian subcontinent. The Arabic dessert Luqmat Al-Qadi is where Gulab Jamun got its start. Weddings, Diwali, Eid Al-Fitr, and Eid Al-Adha are common occasions for this dessert. There are numerous varieties of jamun, each with a unique appearance and flavor. It can be served either hot or cold.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 17 mins
Additional Time: 50 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 17 mins
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 Gulab
Ingredients
2 cups water
2 cups white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
2 drops rose water (Optional)
1 pinch saffron (Optional)
½ cup instant dry milk powder (such as Carnation®)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Directions
Step1
In a saucepan, add water, sugar, cardamom, rose water, and saffron; heat until boiling. Lower the heat and simmer for five to ten minutes, or until the mixture is syrupy.
Step2
In a bowl, thoroughly mix the flour, baking soda, and milk powder. Slowly mix in butter and yogurt until dough comes together. Let the Gulab dough rest for 5 minutes. Shape into smooth balls the size of pennies.
Step3
In a big saucepan or deep fryer, heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Test the temperature of the oil by dropping in a small piece of dough. When it sits at the bottom of the pan for 1 minute before coming to the surface, the oil is ready.
Step4
Stirring gently, fry four Gulab balls at a time for about two minutes, or until they are dark golden brown on all sides.Drain on a paper-towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining Gulab.
Step5
Return the syrup to a boil and pour in the fried Gulab. Remove from heat and let them soak in the syrup, covered, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Cook’s Note:
You’ll love it if you add ice cream to these hot waffle balls!
The longer you leave the waffle balls in the syrup, the better, however some people leave them there all night.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 187 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium 45mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 36g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35g | |
| Protein 1g | 3% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 42mg | 3% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 59mg | 1% |