Ready in

45 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~600 kcal
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Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare the Dough Base

    Place the Mawa in a plate and mash it thoroughly. Add the Paneer and mash it together with the Mawa until well combined and smooth.

  2. Add Dry Ingredients to Dough

    To the mashed Mawa and Paneer, add half a tablespoon of Baking Powder, followed by Milk Powder and Maida. Mix all ingredients well.

  3. Knead the Dough

    the mixture into a smooth, soft dough. Ensure there are no lumps or cracks.

  4. Prepare Sugar Syrup

    In a separate pan, add Sugar and Water. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the Cardamom Pods for flavor. until the syrup becomes slightly sticky, reaching a one-string consistency.

  5. Form Gulab Jamun Balls

    Take small portions of the prepared dough and roll them gently between your palms to form smooth, crack-free balls.

  6. Deep Fry Gulab Jamuns

    Heat oil in a deep pan over low to medium heat. Carefully drop the Gulab Jamun balls into the hot oil. Fry them, stirring occasionally, until they turn a uniform golden brown to dark brown color.

  7. Soak in Sugar Syrup

    Once fried, immediately remove the Gulab Jamuns from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them directly into the warm sugar syrup. Gently stir to ensure they are fully submerged. Let them soak for at least to an hour, or until they absorb the syrup and become soft and plump.

  8. Serve

    Serve the homemade Gulab Jamuns warm or at room temperature.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Paneer?

    • Extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubedPan-fry first for closer texture.
    • HalloumiSaltier; reduce added salt.
  • No Milk?

    • Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
    • 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
  • No All-purpose flour?

    • White whole wheat flour (1:1)
    • 1 cup minus 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch (cake flour swap)
  • No Baking powder?

    • 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar (per 1 tsp)
    • 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 cup buttermilk (replace some liquid)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy and gluten.
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Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • Cooking tipEnsure the Dough Is Kneaded

    Ensure the dough is kneaded until smooth to prevent cracks in the Gulab Jamuns during frying.

  • TipFry the Gulab Jamuns on

    Fry the Gulab Jamuns on low to medium heat for even cooking and a rich brown color.

  • TipAdd the Fried Gulab Jamuns

    Add the fried Gulab Jamuns directly to warm sugar syrup so they absorb the syrup well.

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