Gulab Jamun

Another Diwali sweets to share in my bucket list is the ever popular Gulab Jamun. Gulab jamun is one of the most favourite dessert in India and Pakistan. Gulab jamun can be made with khoya which is reduced milk kind of milk cheese which is time consuming. A short cut easy way is to use milk powder instead. This dumpling look alike dessert is well known in Asian countries and sold in almost all Indian restaurant in sweet section. I'm not an ardent fan of gulab jamun but my younger sister can't get enough of this sugar syrup soaked dumplings. She can finish up a big bowl all by herself.

To satisfy her sweet tooth, i decided to make her this beautiful dark beauty. The soft and rich dumplings soaked in a rose scented sugar syrup is a hit not only with my younger sister but with my lovely angels too. The chopped pistachio add flavor and texture to this delicious dessert. I'm gonna make it again on Diwali and you should too. After all Diwali is all about sweets.

Ingredients

For The Gulab Jamun

1 cup milk powder
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tbsp yogurt
1 tsp ghee/clarified butter
Pinch of salt
Pinch of baking powder
Oil for deep frying


For The Sugar Syrup

1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
2 cups water
3 cardamom pods, crushed
1 tsp rose water


Methods

For The Sugar Syrup

In a heavy bottom pan, boil sugar and water. Stir till sugar dissolved.

Add the crushed cardamom pods and cook till the sugar syrup thickens.

Turn off the flame, and stir in the rose water.


For The Gulab Jamun

In a bowl combine together milk powder,all purpose flour,salt and baking powder. Whisk well to combine.

Add ghee and yogurt. Mix well to form a soft dough.

With your palm, shape the dough into small balls.

Heat oil in a pan over a medium-low flame and deep fry the prepared balls till golden. Stir often to to brown on all sides.

Strain the oil and add the hot balls into a prepared sugar syrup. Soak the balls for 1-2 hours for the balls to absorb the sugar syrup.

Remove the balls and serve in a serving bowl, drizzle with more sugar syrup. Garnish with chopped pistachios


Notes

• The dough should be sticky and soft. If the dough too dry, add little yogurt to get the right consistency.