How to Make Soft and Juicy Gulab Jamun at Home | Traditional Indian Sweet Recipe
Indulge in the rich, melt-in-the-mouth taste of homemade Gulab Jamun — India’s favorite dessert! Made with milk powder, ghee, and a fragrant rose-flavored sugar syrup, these golden-brown sweet balls are perfect for any festival or celebration. Follow this simple step-by-step recipe to make soft, juicy, and delicious Gulab Jamuns that taste just like the ones from your favorite sweet shop.
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation
Step 1: Make Sugar Syrup
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In a saucepan, combine sugar and water.
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Bring to a boil until sugar dissolves.
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Add cardamom, rose water, and saffron.
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Boil for 5–7 minutes until slightly sticky (not too thick).
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Keep the syrup warm.
Step 2: Prepare the Dough
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In a bowl, mix milk powder, maida, and baking soda.
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Add ghee and mix well until crumbly.
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Gradually add milk and knead into a soft dough.
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Cover and rest for 5–10 minutes.
Step 3: Shape the Jamuns
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Divide the dough into small equal parts.
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Roll them into smooth balls without cracks.
Step 4: Fry the Jamuns
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Heat ghee or oil on low flame.
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Gently slide in the balls and fry on low heat.
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Stir continuously until evenly golden brown.
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Remove and drain excess oil.
Step 5: Soak and Serve
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Add the fried jamuns to warm sugar syrup.
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Let them soak for 1–2 hours.
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Serve warm or chilled.
🍴 Serving Tips:
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Garnish with chopped pistachios or almonds.
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Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a modern twist.
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Perfect for Diwali, Holi, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk powder
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (maida)
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (to knead dough)
- Oil or ghee – for deep frying
- For sugar syrup
- 1½ cups sugar
- 1½ cups water
- 3–4 cardamom pods (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
- Few saffron strands (optional)
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Protien: 4 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Sugar: 18 g
- Cholestrol: 10 mg
- sodium: 60 mg
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