Gulab Jamun

GULAB JAMUN

A simple and easy version of Gulab Jamun recipe prepared using instant Gulab Jamun mix.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Prep time:  30mins
Cook time: 20mins
Serves: 10  - 12
Author: Saranya Prabhu

Ingredients:

• 1 and 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 and 1/2 cup water
• 3 cardamom, powdered
• 100 grams instant gulab jamun mix. ( I used MTR) 
• 3 tablespoon warm milk
• Oil for frying

How to cook: 

1. In a large pan add sugar and water and bring it to boil till sugar syrup turns slightly sticky.
2. Switch off the flame, add cardamom powder. Cover and keep aside.
3. In a mixing bowl take 100 grams instant gulab jamun mix. Add 2 tablespoon of warm milk. Make a smooth and soft dough.
4. Now make small balls greasing ghee to hands. Make sure there are no cracks on balls.
5. Heat oil in a kadai and fry all the jamuns on low flame stirring in-between. 
6. Fry till the balls turn golden brown. Drain and keep aside.
7. Drop the hot jamuns into the sugar syrup.
8. cover the lid and let it rest for 30mins to 2 hours.
9. Serve warm or chilled.