Classic Homemade Gulab JamunVeg
Treat your loved ones to authentic, melt-in-the-mouth Gulab Jamuns! This classic Indian dessert is made with soft mawa dough balls, fried until golden brown, and soaked in a fragrant, saffron-infused sugar syrup. Perfect for festivals like Diwali or any special celebration, this recipe ensures perfect texture and sweetness every time. Follow this simple, step-by-step guide to master this iconic sweet at home and impress your family and friends with a truly delicious homemade treat.
Ingredients
For the Sugar Syrup:
1 cups Water
2 cups Sugar
A few Saffron Strands
1 tsp Cardamom Powder
For the Gulab Jamun Dough:
2 cups Hariyali Mawa
3 tbsp Milk Powder
3 tbsp Arrowroot Powder
1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Maida)
as needed Clarified Butter (Ghee)
Instructions
Step 1— Prepare the Sugar Syrup
1
In a vessel, add 1 ½ cups of water and 2 ½ cups of sugar.
2
Cook on a medium flame while stirring continuously. Remove any impurities that float to the top.
3
Reduce the flame and continue to boil until the syrup reaches a 1-thread consistency.
4
Turn off the flame, add a few strands of saffron and ¼ tsp of green cardamom powder, then mix well.
Step 2— Prepare the Gulab Jamun Dough
1
In a bowl, combine 2 cups of Hariyali Mawa, 3 tbsp of milk powder, 3 tbsp of arrowroot powder, and ¼ cup of all-purpose flour (maida).
2
Knead the mixture well until it forms a smooth dough.
Step 3— Frying and Soaking
1
Form the dough into small balls. Keep them small, as they will expand significantly in the syrup.
2
Heat ghee in a kadai. Once hot, reduce the flame to low. Gently add the balls and fry them until they turn a beautiful golden brown color. Ensure the heat is low to cook them evenly from the inside.
3
Immediately transfer the fried gulab jamuns into the prepared sugar syrup to soak.
4
Allow them to soak in the syrup for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
