By Tarishi Shrivastava
April 22, 2024
The name "gulab jamun" is derived from Persian words, with "gulab" meaning rosewater-scented syrup and "jamun" referring to a type of deep purple fruit similar in size and shape to the dumplings. This fried dumpling soaked in sweet syrup is incredibly easy to make at home.
For Jamun: ¾ cup (100 grams) milk powder, unsweetened ½ cup maida or plain flour ½ teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter Milk, for kneading Ghee, for frying For Syrup 2 cups of sugar 2 cups of water 2 cardamoms ¼ teaspoon saffron or kesar 1 teaspoon rose water
Mix the milk powder, flour, baking soda, yoghurt, and just enough milk to form a smooth dough. Knead this well until it comes together into a soft ball.
Pinch off pieces of the dough and roll into balls about the size of a large marble.
Heat the ghee in a pan over medium heat. Fry the jamun balls a few at a time until golden brown all over, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels.
While the jamuns are frying, make the syrup. Combine the sugar and rose water with about 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the fried jamuns and simmer for another 10 minutes so they can soak up the sweet syrup.
That's it! These scrumptious jamuns are now ready to enjoy. Drizzle any extra syrup over the top before serving.