Gulab jamuns, an Indian treat

A popular dessert in India, enjoyed as much in festivals and celebrations as in the traditional Indian table.

Ingredients

8 tablespoons milk (powdered milk)
3 tablespoons flour (self raising kind)
1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ghee
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon cardamom (cardamom seeds, crushed)
2 cups water
  cooking fat (for frying, it can be more ghee)

Instructions

Combine powdered milk, flour, baking powder and ghee and rub together until it resembles breadcrumbs. Bind together with a little milk, if necessary.

Allow to stand for a few minutes.

Roll into tiny balls. Make sure the surface is smooth and there are no cracks.

Deep fry until they get an even brown color.

Dip in the syrup. Allow juice to penetrate.

Syrup

Combine cardamom, sugar and water. Heat until boiling point and simmer for 5 minutes or so - check to see if it threads.

Keep warm.

Gulab jamun, an Indian dessert.
Yield
4 servings
Nutrition: 461 estimated calories per serving
Preparation time 20 minutes
Cooking time 30 minutes
Total time
50 minutes

Notes

Store in a cool place, they will keep for a week or so.

The syrup can be flavored with rose water or saffron.

Source

Indian cuisine, Indian food

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