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Gulab Jamun

Soft milk dumplings soaked in fragrant cardamom-saffron syrup. Wedding-table essential.

40 min total·15 min prep + 25 min cook·Serves 12
Gulab Jamun
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Ingredients

For 12 servings

  • Gulab Jamun Mix
    1 pc
    $4.49
  • Whole Milk (1 Gallon)
    0.5 cup
    $4.49
  • Cane Sugar (2 lb)
    2 cup
    $2.99
  • Green Cardamom Pods (Elaichi)
    4 pc
    $7.99
  • Saffron Threads (Kesar)optional
    1 pinch
    $14.99
  • Refined Sunflower Oil (1 L)
    for frying
    2 cup
    $5.99

Method

  1. 1
    For the syrup: boil sugar with 2 cups water, cardamom pods, and saffron. Simmer 5 minutes until slightly sticky. Keep warm.
  2. 2
    Mix gulab jamun powder with milk to form a soft dough. Rest 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Form into smooth, crack-free balls about 1 inch wide.
  4. 4
    Heat oil to 280-300°F (low-medium). Fry balls in batches, gently rolling, until uniformly golden brown.
  5. 5
    Transfer hot fried balls directly into the warm syrup. Soak at least 1 hour.
  6. 6
    Serve warm or at room temperature.