Gulab Jamun

Authentic Indian sweet featuring deep-fried dough balls soaked in a saffron-infused sugar syrup and garnished with nuts.

Vegetarian Indian Dessert Sweet Deep-Fried

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1562.7

kcal / serving

3125.4 kcal total

Carbs

221.1g

per serving

442.2 g total

Fat

57.8g

per serving

115.5 g total

Protein

39.1g

per serving

78.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

1.25

tsp

Baking Powder

0.5

tsp

Bicarbonate Soda

200

Caster Sugar

Dairy

225

Milk Powder

Powdered milk

350

Milk

Butter

Melted

GrainsCereals

110

Plain Flour

Liquids

100

Water

NutsSeeds

pinch

Saffron

Few strands

tbsp

Pistachio Nut

Chopped

tbsp

Almond

Flaked and toasted

OilsFats

portion

Vegetable Oil

For deep frying

Method

Soak cooled dough balls in the syrup for 1 hour.

Garnish with pistachios and almonds before serving.

Mix dough ingredients in a bowl until soft and sticky.

Cover dough with cling film and rest for 10 minutes.

Shape the dough into small round balls.

Deep fry balls in hot oil until golden brown.

Drain fried balls on kitchen paper and set aside.

Heat sugar, water, and saffron until syrupy to make syrup.