Gulab Jamun Recipe

 

Gulab Jamun Recipe (Soft & Juicy – Pakistani Style)



Gulab Jamun is a classic South Asian dessert made with milk powder or khoya, deep-fried until golden, and soaked in fragrant sugar syrup. These soft, melt-in-the-mouth sweets are perfect for Eid, weddings, and special occasions.


๐Ÿงพ Ingredients

For Gulab Jamun Dough

  • 1 cup milk powder

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (maida)

  • 2 tbsp ghee

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • 3–4 tbsp milk (for kneading)

For Sugar Syrup

  • 1½ cups sugar

  • 1½ cups water

  • 2 green cardamoms (crushed)

  • 1 tbsp rose water or kewra water

  • Few saffron strands (optional)

For Frying

  • Oil or ghee (for deep frying)


๐Ÿฒ Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Sugar Syrup

  1. In a pot, add sugar and water.

  2. Boil until slightly sticky (1-string consistency).

  3. Add cardamom, rose water, and saffron.

  4. Keep syrup warm.

Step 2: Make Dough

  1. In a bowl, mix milk powder, flour, baking powder, and ghee.

  2. Gradually add milk and gently knead into a soft dough.

  3. Rest for 10 minutes.

Step 3: Shape Jamuns

  1. Divide dough into small portions.

  2. Roll into smooth balls with no cracks.

Step 4: Fry

  1. Heat oil or ghee on low heat.

  2. Fry jamuns slowly, stirring gently, until golden brown.

  3. Remove and rest for 1 minute.

Step 5: Soak

  1. Add warm jamuns to warm sugar syrup.

  2. Let them soak for 2–3 hours before serving.


๐Ÿฝ️ Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or cold:
✔ As dessert
✔ With vanilla ice cream
✔ At Eid & special events


❄️ Storage Tips

  • Store in syrup in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.

  • Reheat gently before serving.


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