​Gulab Jamun

​Gulab Jamun is a beloved South Asian dessert consisting of deep-fried milk-solid-based dumplings soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup. The name “gulab” translates to “rose,” referring to the rosewater-scented syrup, while “jamun” denotes a fruit native to the region, highlighting the dessert’s resemblance in size and shape. ​

Ingredients:

For the Gulab Jamun:

• 1 cup full-cream milk powder​

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour​

• ½ teaspoon baking powder​

• 2 tablespoons melted ghee (clarified butter)​

• ½ cup warm milk (adjust as needed)​

• A pinch of ground cardamom (optional, for flavor)​

• Ghee or oil for deep frying

For the Sugar Syrup:

• 1 cup granulated sugar​

• 1 cup water​

• 4-5 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed​

• 1 tablespoon rose water​

• A few strands of saffron (optional, for color and aroma)