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Gulab Jamun-Soft spongy and oh so delicious fried Gulab Jamun Recipe is one the most popular Indian Sweet and you have to just try it at least once to know the tempting taste.
Talk about Indian sweets and not make gulab jamun, that does not fare at all. I definitely had to share this very famous and most popular sweet of India in this BM.
I always make gulab jamun recipe with milk powder four our birthdays every year and haven’t tried any other method. So this year March I made it for my husband’s surprise birthday party.
He never had a surprise party before, so I and my daughter planned a surprise party for him. I called all his friends and colleagues and organize the party. My elder one helped in decorating the home when he was in office and I made sure he would come home at the expected time with the help of his friend.
So I decided to make a simple tea time menu with Aloo Pyaaz Pakoda, Palak Pakoda, gulab jamun, fruit punch, veg pizza and of course chocolate drip cake.
So at the fixed time all of his friends and their family arrived and we all were ready for the surprise action. When he came home and we all shouted happy birthday he totally felt overwhelmed as this was his first surprise ever and least expected too.
Anyway, we had a wonderful fun-filled evening get together and an amazing birthday celebration. As I was making all the dishes I remembered that I haven’t posted Gulab Jamuns on the blog, so immediately took some pictures to post for the Mega BM.
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Gulab Jamun
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk powder
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoon melted ghee
- oil for frying
For syrup
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- a few saffron threads
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl add milk powder, flour, and baking powder. Mix well until combined.
- Add ghee and slowly add milk to make a smooth dough. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wok or pan on medium-low.
- Pinch out small round balls from the dough and keep ready in a plate.
- Gently roll the balls gain before adding to the oil, fry the balls on medium-low heat until dark golden in color.
Make syrup
- Bring the sugar and water to a boil for about 10 minutes.
- Add saffron and cardamom and boil the syrup for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and set the syrup aside.
Dip the Jamuns
- Dip the fried jamuns into the syrup and let them in the syrup for about 2 hours.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
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Sapana Behl
How juicy and succulent those jamuns looks, feel like having a super huge bowl of this jamuns rite now. Those jamuns are stunning.
Glad you had a wonderful birthday party and the surprise party also worked out well. I love gulab jamun on any time, it looks so soft and delicious!!
Addictive and irresistible.. Always a bowl of gulab jamun will light up my mind anytime.. Such a delicious share..
Glad you were able to surprise your husband with these goodies as well as with wonderful moments to cherish. I agree Indian sweets without Gulab Jamun is not a fair representation. Love the juicy jamuns there.
oh my!! this look sinful!!!! i wantttt!
I need some now… Perfect size and soft and spongy… OMG, you nailed it Sapana.
These look so moist and delicious! I love the flavorings of the syrup too
I nees to seriously pin this for later because looks delectable!!
I never tried Gulab Jamun yet, but I already heard of them from my friends.This one looks so delicious and easy to make. Definitely trying this for our dessert.
I’ve never heard of these, but they sound delicious!
Wow Sapana! We have something very similar in Ghana which I shared on my blog. This world is really a small place. Just have to tweak a few things and I’ll be a able to make these fine gulabs. Thanks for sharing!
That’s certainly an impressive party menu!! Surprise parties are so much fun 🙂
I’m so glad I found your blog. I’ve been wanting to try making authentic Indian dishes. This looks delicious.
I wasn’t familiar with this dessert before reading this post, but they look so good! Especially warmed in the syrup! I’ll have to try them.
When I say I have never made gulab jamuns..no one believes. Seriously !..we have always got the best of gulabjamuns at the mithai shops and since the family is not fond of them , I have never attempted, but when I look at these..wow..they look nice and plum..very juicy, motivation to make comes right away.
surprises always make you happy..how nice you could arrange the party so well.
Oh these look so fun. I’m only familiar with savory Indian dishes. I really need to try these, they look good.
Such soft, fluffy and juicy Gulab Jamuns Sapana. Perfectly made and I’m sure they were a big hit at your party.
Gulab jamun… so.soft and moist.. love it.
That is so good to read about your surprise party for hubby’s birthday. The menu sounds wonderful and I remember reading about the chocolate drip cake you made. The gulab jamuns look so juicy and I just want to grab that bowl!
Delicious looking gulab jamuns Sapana. Reminds me of my mum. She use to make the best ones with milk powder. Our extended family would always request her to make them whenever they had parties at their homes.
Your gulab jamuns have turned out really great Sapana. Wonderful that you could plan a surprise party for your husband..
I always make gulab jamuns with milk powder.. That’s the only method I know as we couldn;t get mawa abroad.. I find it very easy too.
The gulab jamuns look so inviting and irresistible Sapna ! Have always made them using home made khoya..would love to try out the milk powder ones after reading your post !
The gulab jamuns look super soft and perfectly done. I love the colour on the gulab jamun. I have not made one since long, your tempting me to make one Sapana. Superb
Your gulab jamun looks super delicious feel like grabbing one right from the picture!!
I too make with milk powder only. Yours have come out well Sapana. That was a good surprise party you planned.
How tempting are those beauties! They look so so yummy! Milk powder is an awesome alternative for people who cant find mava.
These are dangerously addictive.. Looks so perfect and loved the juicy texture of the jamun.. mouthwatering !
These gulab jamun look so juicy and delicious.
Surprise Birthday parties are so much fun. I am sure your husband would have had a blast. The gulab jamuns look just perfect!
Lovely fluffy gulab jamuns, my all time favorite sweet. Thanks for the share 🙂
Oh wow, i love this recipe and i also like the innumerable ideas for indian sweets you have on the blog.
wow gulab jamun looks so sinful sapna, You nailed them !! That’s is an awesome surprise party, am sure your hubby must have enjoyed it a lot ..
They look perfect, fluffy and soft. Tempting gulab jamuns.
Surprise B’day parties are the best. I never had one though!!My folks tell me what to expect!! And rightly said, Indian sweet theme and not talking about Gulab jamun is a crime! Love the jamuns with the saffron strands!
Must be one fun surprise party sapana, menu sounds yummm!!! jamnuns look perfect, juicy and rich!