Gulab Jamun Recipe in english | Recipe of Gulab Jamun

 How to make Gulab Jamun?

Gulab Jamun is the famous dessert in India and Pakistan.Here is the recipe of gulab jamun:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk powder
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp ghee or melted butter
• 3-4 tbsp milk (or more as needed to make a dough)
• Oil or ghee for frying
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2-3 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 1/2 tsp rose water (optional)
• 1 tsp chopped pistachios or almonds for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1.     In a blending bowl,join milk powder,regular flour,and baking powder.

2.     Add ghee or melted butter and mix with your hands until it resembles coarse crumbs.

3.     Gradually add milk, a tablespoon at a time, and knead the mixture into a soft dough. The mixture ought to be smooth not excessively tacky.

4.     Partition the mixture into little parcels and roll them into the smooth balls.. The size should be slightly smaller than a ping pong ball.

5.     Heat the oil or ghee in a deep frying pan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, reduce the heat to low and add the dough balls.

6.     Fry the dough balls on low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown in color. This will take about 5-7 minutes.

7.     Once done, remove the fried balls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.

8.     In a separate pot, add sugar, water, and crushed cardamom pods. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5-6 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly.

9.     Add rose water (if using) and remove from heat.

10. Add the fried dough balls to the warm syrup and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.

11. Garnish with chopped pistachios or almonds (if using) and serve warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy your delicious Gulab Jamuns!