Gulab Jamun Recipe
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Gulab Jamun Recipe
Description
This Gulab Jamun recipe uses low-fat milk powder combined with Bisquick mix and heavy whipping cream to form dough balls. The sugar syrup is prepared by boiling sugar, water, lemon juice, crushed cardamom seeds, and saffron strands until the sugar dissolves and the syrup slightly thickens. Rose water is optional and can be added for floral aroma.
The dough is mixed minimally to avoid gluten development, then divided into 24 small, crack-free balls. These are fried in hot oil over medium-low heat starting hot and then reducing heat to ensure even golden browning and complete cooking without cracking. After frying, the balls are soaked in the warm fragrant syrup, allowing them to absorb its sweetness and aroma.
Garnishes such as chopped pistachios, dried rose petals, and edible silver leaf enhance presentation and subtle flavor. The dessert is typically served at room temperature or warm.
Careful dough formation and frying temperature control are key to achieving the soft, syrupy texture characteristic of good Gulab Jamun. Cracks in the dough may cause breakage during frying. Rose water is optional as the cardamom and saffron provide sufficient fragrance.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bisquick Mix
- 2 cups dry low-fat milk powder
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Sugar Syrup
- 3 cups sugar
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 5 pods cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon saffron strands
- 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
Garnish
- 4 tablespoon pistachio chopped
- 2 tablespoon rose petals (optional)
- 2 silver leaf optional, edible
Instructions
Sugar Syrup
- Mix the water, sugar and lemon juice in a sauce pan and set it on a high flame to make the syrup.
- Break open the cardamom pods, discard the husk, slightly crush the seeds and add to the syrup.
- Take the saffron, slightly crush it between your fingers and add to the syrup.
- Cook just till the sugar is dissolved and the syrup starts to bubble around the edges.
- Take a teaspoon of the syrup and place it on a plate. After about 10 seconds or so, once it has slightly cooled, dip your forefinger and thumb in it and press together. if they feel sticky the syrup is ready and you can stop cooking it.
- If you want to add rose syrup, now is the time to do so.
The Gulab Jamun
- Mix together the Bisquick mix, flour, and heavy whipping cream just until the mixture comes together. (see notes)
- Divide the mix into 24 equal portions and shape into tiny balls. (see notes)
- Heat the cooking oil.
- Fry the dough balls on medium low heat for 2-4 minutes till they are golden brown color. Use a slotted spoon to constantly move them around so they brown evenly on all sides.
- After they are cooked, remove them onto a paper towel for a few seconds to drain the oil and them add them to the syrup for about 2 hours.
- After the soaking period is over remove the gulab jamun, and sprinkle them with your chosen garnishings
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent hardening due to gluten development; mix just until combined.
- Shape dough balls smoothly without cracks; use cream on fingers to smooth any cracks before frying.
- Heat oil very hot initially, then reduce to medium for frying to ensure even cooking and golden color without burning.
- Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature and uniform cooking.
- Rose water in the syrup is optional; saffron and cardamom provide sufficient fragrance.
- Garnishes like chopped pistachios, dried rose petals, and edible silver leaf add texture, aroma, and visual appeal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24gulab jamun
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1gulab jamun | |
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 373IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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