Gulab Jamun

Diwali Special:

Gulab Jamun is one of India’s most popular sweets. They are deep-fried round balls, made of dried milk (khoya), and are dipped in rose-cardamom-saffron flavored sugar syrup.

Learn to make the best gulab jamuns with khoya along with all the important tips and tricks to get them melt-in-the-mouth soft. Serve this on Diwali and other festivals.

Ingredients

- mawa (khoya) - baking powder - binding - milk - sugar - flavorings

Making dough

In a large bowl, take grated mawa and knead it for about 1 to 2 minutes. Then add maida, cardamom powder, and baking powder. Mix until well combined.

Start adding warm milk, little by little until it all comes together as a dough. Don’t knead too much, just bring it all together to a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.

In a wide pan add sugar and water. Bring it to a boil. Add cardamom pods, saffron strands, rose water, and lemon juice. Let it simmer for 5 to 6 minutes on medium heat.

Sugar syrup

Once it’s a little sticky, remove the pan from heat and set aside. Keep it aside and let it come to a warm temperature.

Now give a quick knead to the dough. Divide into 30 equal parts. Squeeze between your palm to form a smooth round ball with no cracks.

Forming gulab jamun balls

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