Indian 40 min

Gulab Jamun

Name: Gulab Jamun
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup full-fat milk powder; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 3–4 tablespoons whole milk (as needed); 2 cups sugar; 2 cups water; 4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed; 2 tablespoons rose water; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads (optional); Neutral oil for deep frying (about 4 cups)

vegetarianbakingcomfort-food

Ingredientsfor 2

280

Cal

Protein

52g

Carbs

Fat

11 cup full-fat milk powder
21/4 cup all-purpose flour
31/4 teaspoon baking powder
42 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
53–4 tablespoons whole milk (as needed)
62 cups sugar
72 cups water
84 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
92 tablespoons rose water
101/2 teaspoon saffron threads (optional)
11Neutral oil for deep frying (about 4 cups)

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Instructions

1
Combine milk powder, flour, and baking powder in a bowl. Add softened butter and rub in with fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until a soft, pliable dough forms — do not overwork. Let rest 10 minutes.
2
Make the sugar syrup: combine sugar, water, and cardamom pods in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in rose water and saffron. Keep warm.
3
Divide dough into 20 equal portions. Roll each portion gently between your palms into a perfectly smooth ball with no cracks (cracks cause them to break apart during frying). The balls should be about the size of a large grape.
4
Heat oil in a deep heavy pot to 275°F — use a thermometer. This lower temperature is critical; high heat will brown the outside before the inside cooks. Fry 6–8 balls at a time, stirring gently and continuously for 12–14 minutes until evenly dark brown all over.
5
Transfer hot gulab jamun directly into warm sugar syrup. Let soak for at least 2 hours (overnight is better) — they will double in size as they absorb the syrup. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with pistachios.