Learn how to make a simple homemade gulab jamun premix from scratch. This easy-to-follow recipe uses common pantry ingredients like milk powder, all-purpose flour, semolina, and baking powder. Once prepared, the premix can be stored and used to quickly make delicious, soft gulab jamuns for any occasion.
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All Ingredients - For Gulab Jamun Premix
Milk powder1 cup
Maida (All-purpose flour)3 tbsp
Sooji (Semolina)1/2 tbsp
Baking powder1/2 tbsp
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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)
⚠ Contains Allergens
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of milk powder, 3 tablespoons of maida (all-purpose flour), 1/2 tablespoon of sooji (semolina), and 1/2 tablespoon of baking powder.
Step 2: Mix and Store Premix
Thoroughly mix all the dry ingredients together until well combined. Once mixed, store the homemade gulab jamun premix in an airtight container.
Step 3: Prepare Gulab Jamuns from Premix
To make gulab jamuns, take the premix and add 1/3 cup of warm milk and 1 teaspoon of ghee. Mix well and for . After resting, form small balls from the dough, fry them until golden brown, and then dip them in warm sugar syrup until they soak up the syrup and become soft.
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Once mixed, store the homemade gulab jamun premix in an airtight container.
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