Indian Dessert Recipe for Gulab Jamun (Milk Sweets in Syrup)
INGREDIENTS- 4 cups milk powder
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- 4 tbsp ghee
- 1 cup fresh milk
- enough ghee for frying
- 3 cups plain sugar
- 3 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 cloves
- 5 cardamons (bruised slighly)
Image of Gulab Jamun or Milk Sweets in Syrup
TIP: Dust your hands with a bit of flour before rolling the balls as this will stop them from sticking too much.
- In a bowl, combine the following: milk powder, self-raising flour, 4 tbsp ghee and fresh milk
- Mix well so you get a paste that is easily handled
- Make small little balls; about the size of big walnuts
- Set aside
- Heat the ghee in a heat proof pot
- Gently fry the milk balls over low heat till you achieve a dark golden brown color
- Drain the balls on paper towel
- When balls are slighly cool, put them into the syrup
- Serve warm
- How to make the Syrup: In a saucepan, place all the ingredients for syrup and boil them till sugar dissolves
- Remove from heat and cool a little before placing milk balls
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