Gulab Jamun Using Milk Powder | Easy Gulab Jamun Recipe (2024)

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Gulab Jamuns!!!!! who doesnt love it? Anyone would be a great fan of this yummilicious dessert.This is a veryspecial rich Indian dessert, specially prepared during festive days and on any special occasions. Dumpling like balls are prepared with either milk solids, like Khoya or cottage cheese, or using milk powder and flour, then deep fried and dunked into cardamom flavored sugar syrup. The balls gets soaked in the sugar syrup well and becomes super soft and juicy. Every bite of this scrumptious dessert tastes so heavenly. After the balls soak well, they are served with some sugar syrup in small serving bowls. The preparation is quite tricky, sometimes there might be some difficulty in getting the perfect shaped balls when trying the gulab jamuns for the first time. The balls may eitherdisintegrate in oilor crack open when frying or it might become too hard that they might not get soaked in the syrup. Remember, the correct temperature of the oil, the right amount of baking soda and the ratio of ingredients are the keys to make the perfect gulab jamuns. But after few failure attempts and by experimenting the ratio of ingredients, you can make really perfect gulab jamuns. When you make perfect gulab jamuns right from scratch your joy will be boundless right? and you can definitely brag about it too!! So why wait? Do try this easy to make gulab jamun and let me know your reviews.

July 10,was our blogger friend Vardhini's bday and we, a small group of blogger friends decided to celebrate it with a virtual party. Each one of us picked up some special recipe from her blog, and tried it and planned to post it on her special day, I chose this special gulab jamun recipe from her space to treat her, but I was not able to make it up on her birthday, so posting it today. Belated Birthday wishes Vardhini, hope you had a wonderful day and wishing you a wonderful year ahead.

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INGREDIENTS

Makes 8 to 10 Gulab Jamuns
Preparation Time - 15 minutes (plus an hour for soaking)

  1. Milk powder - Nearly 1 cup [weighed 100 grams (I used Amul milk powder)]
  2. Maida / All purpose flour -¼cup [Weighed 25 grams]
  3. Ghee - 1 tbsp
  4. Baking soda -¼tsp
  5. Milk -¼cup [80 ml]
  6. Sugar - 1 cup [weighed 100 grams]
  7. Water - 1 cup [150 ml]
  8. Cardamom - 3 pods
  9. Rose essence - 1 drop (optional)
  10. Oil - For deep frying


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PREPARATION METHOD

  • Take a bowl and mix maida, milk powder and baking soda, mix well and sieve to remove the lumps in it.
  • Add ghee and mix well, once done, pour milk little by little and mix well and knead until it forms a soft sticky dough.
  • Now pinch small portions and roll between your palms to make a ball. See that there are no big cracks. Set aside. (grease your palms with little ghee to avoid the dough from sticking to your hands)

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  • Place a frying pan on flame and pour oil to deep fry the balls.
  • Meanwhile to a saucepan add sugar, pour 200 ml of water, add crushed cardamom pods and stir well, place on low flame. Stir well until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly, this may take 5 minutes. (no string consistencies needed). Then remove from flame and add a drop of rose essence, set aside.
  • Now after the oil heats up, (oil should not be too hot), gently slide the prepared balls into it. See that you do not crowd the pan. And check that the flame is in low mode.

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  • The balls will sink to the bottom and then it will gently rise up. Slowly turn each balls with a slotted spoon, at frequent intervals to make sure that the balls brown evenly.
  • Remove balls from flame and place on a tissue paper to remove excess oil.

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  • After the balls cool down, slide them into the prepared sugar syrup and set aside for an hour or until it softens up well. (see that the syrup is warm when you add the fried balls)

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  • Serve!! (You can also top with some chopped nuts and serve)

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TIP 1: Never fry the balls in hot oil, the oil must not be too hot nor too low in temperature, a medium temperature will be the best. If you fry the gulab jamuns in hot oil the outer portion will brown soon, but the inner portion will remain uncooked. Also do not crowd the pan, fry them in batches.

TIP 2: See that you do not add too much of baking soda too. I have heard that adding too much of soda will make the break and disperse in oil when frying.

TIP 3: You can alter the size of the balls according to your wish. You can also make oval shaped gulab jamuns.

TIP 4: To make the jamuns more softer you can add a tsp of vinegar to the dough.

TIP 5: Smoothen/roll your balls well to make sure that they are bit firm and do not crack open easily, else these will easily crack open while frying.

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Soft, juicy, yummilicious gulab jamuns are now ready!!

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FAQs

Is gulab jamun made from milk? ›

It is made mainly from milk solids, traditionally from khoya, which is milk reduced to the consistency of a soft dough. Modern recipes call for dried or powdered milk instead of khoya. It is often garnished with dried nuts, such as almonds and cashews, to enhance flavour.

Which is the best gulab jamun mix? ›

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What is gulab jamun powder made of? ›

Recipe for gulab jamun mix powder
Skim milk powder (roller dried)360 g
Maida400 g
Dalda140 g
Baking soda (Sodium bicarbonate)20 g
Cardamom1 g
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How to make gulab jamun step by step with pictures? ›

Gulab Jamun
  1. Step 1: Ingredients. 1/2 lb Flour. ...
  2. Step 2: Making the Dough. Pic 1 : Pour condensed milk in a bowl. ...
  3. Step 3: Making the Syrup. ...
  4. Now take out the cloth and knead well................ ...
  5. Pic 1 :Fry them until golden colour. ...
  6. Pic 1 : Now add the Gulab jamuns to the sugar syrup which is on a slow fire. ...
  7. Let it cool.

Can jamun be mixed with milk? ›

4. Say no to milk. Drinking milk or eating dairy products right after eating jamun is a big No. Duneja says, “Drinking milk immediately after eating jamun can lead to a possibility of digestive issues like gas, indigestion and stomach pain.

Why does my gulab jamun become hard? ›

The key to getting soft, juicy Gulab Jamuns is the sugar syrup that has right consistency. If the sugar syrup is too thick, the Gulab Jamun balls will find it difficult to absorb the syrup and so will stay dry and hard from within!

Is it OK to eat gulab jamun everyday? ›

Eat Gulab Jamun in moderation.

If you go overboard with it, it will make a difference and will interfere with your health and cause inflammation as it consists of mailny simple carbohydrates! Once in a while, if you have had gulab jamun, do not feel guilty about it.

Do you fry gulab jamun in ghee or oil? ›

Traditionally ghee is used to fry the gulab jamuns. However you can also use oil. Alternately you can also add a few tbsps of ghee to the oil while you fry. This will give a similar flavour as the ghee fried gulab jamuns.

How many hours should gulab jamun be soaked? ›

Transfer fried jamuns to saucepan of scented syrup, and cover. Repeat process with remaining dough balls. Let jamuns soak in the syrup, covered, for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. (After the initial 4-hour soak, the gulab jamuns can be transferred along with the syrup to the refrigerator.)

How to make jamun powder at home? ›

Keep jamun seeds to dry for 2-3 days. After that, the skin of the seeds will easily come off; remove it. Once you have done that, grind them to get a powdery consistency. Take 1 spoon every day with a glass of water.

What is the name of gulab jamun powder? ›

Gulab Jamun Mix is a famous pre-packaged instant mix that simplifies the preparation of Gulab Jamun, a beloved Indian sweet treat. Suhana Gulab Jamun Mix can be a time-saving solution for making this delicious dessert at home.

Why gulab jamun is so tasty? ›

Modern varieties of Gulab Jamun use powdered/dried milk rather than the Khoyan type but both types are equally popular. The dessert is also typically garnished with dried nuts (mostly almond) to boost the overall flavor.

What to do to avoid cracks in gulab jamun? ›

Grease Your Palms: You must apply a little bit of melted ghee on your palms while making the jamun balls for the perfect shape. 5. Fix That Dough: "A pinch of arrowroot, corn flour or even baking powder is my go to ingredient while kneading the dough to ensure that the Gulab Jamuns don't disintegrate during frying."

How long does homemade gulab jamun last? ›

Gulab jamuns can be kept at room temperature for about a week and up to one month when refrigerated. They can be frozen for months. If the gulab jamuns are fried on high heat, they will be hard inside and not fully cooked. Too much baking soda will make the gulab jamuns too soft or cause them to break when frying.

Why does gulab jamun become soggy? ›

Soaking In Sugar Syrup

Keeping the balls in sugar syrup for too long can make them lose their texture and become extremely soft. So, your gulab jamuns can break at this point too. Remember, it is important to avoid stirring the gulab jamun balls excessively while frying, as this can also cause them to burst.

What are the main ingredients in gulab jamun? ›

Gulab jamun is a classic Indian sweet made with milk solids, sugar, rose water & cardamom powder. It is a very famous Indian dessert & is enjoyed in most festive and celebration meals. Traditionally gulab jamun is made using khoya i.e milk solids as the main ingredient.

Can we eat gulab jamun with milk? ›

Yes, you can drink milk after eating sweets. There are no specific restrictions on combining milk with sweets, but individual preferences and dietary considerations may vary.

What is gulab jamun cake made of? ›

Add flour into a mixing bowl and add the gulab jamun mix, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and cardamom powder. Mix well with a large spoon to remove any lumps. Add milk and oil to the dry ingredients Mix till no dry patches remain, being careful not to over-mix. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.

Is gulab jamun made of paneer? ›

Paneer Jamun is nothing but a Gulab Jamun prepared with fresh paneer without mawa or other ingredients. Just Freshly prepared paneer is enough to make this Tasty Jamun Sweet Recipe. I have prepared this Jamun few times and they tastes so delicious and kids & V love it a lot.

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