These are like little waffle balls that sit in and absorb a sugary rosewater syrup. It was first made on the Indian subcontinent, around South Asia. Gulab Juman originated from Luqmat Al-Qadi, an Arabic dessert. This dessert is popular at weddings, Diwali, Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. There a several different types of jamun with different looks and taste. Serve hot or cold.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups white sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 drops rose water (Optional)
- 1 pinch saffron (Optional)
- ½ cup instant dry milk powder (such as Carnation®)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (such as Land O'Lakes®)
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Directions
Step 1
Combine water, sugar, cardamom, rose water, and saffron in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until consistency is syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 2
Mix milk powder, flour, and baking soda in a bowl until well-combined. Slowly mix in butter and yogurt until dough comes together. Let gulab dough rest for 5 minutes. Shape into smooth balls the size of pennies.
Step 3
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Test the temperature of the oil by dropping in a small piece of dough. When it sits at the bottom of the pan for 1 minute before coming to the surface, the oil is ready.
Step 4
Fry 4 gulab balls at a time, stirring carefully, until dark golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes. Drain on a paper-towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining gulab.
Step 5
Bring syrup back up to a boil and drop in fried gulab. Remove from heat and let them soak in the syrup, covered, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Cook’s Note:
Try adding ice cream to these hot waffle balls, you'll be addicted!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 187 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat5g | 6% |
Saturated Fat1g | 6% |
Cholesterol3mg | 1% |
Sodium45mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate36g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 0% |
Total Sugars35g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 2% |
Calcium42mg | 3% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium59mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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