Description
Indulge in these decadent Stuffed Gulab Jamuns with a luscious cream and pistachio filling, a delightful twist on the traditional Indian sweet. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, these treats are a true celebration of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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For Gulab Jamun:
- 1 cup milk powder
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
- ¼ cup milk (more as needed)
- ¼ tsp cardamom powder
- ghee or oil for frying
For Filling:
- ¼ cup unsweetened whipped cream or khoya (milk solids)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped pistachios
- 1 tsp powdered sugar
For Sugar Syrup:
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 ½ cups water
- 3–4 green cardamom pods (lightly crushed)
- 1 tsp rose water (optional)
- few saffron strands (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Combine whipped cream or khoya with pistachios and sugar. Chill.
- Make Sugar Syrup: Boil sugar, water, cardamom, and saffron until sticky. Add rose water.
- Prepare Gulab Jamun Dough: Mix dry ingredients, add ghee, then slowly add milk. Form a soft dough.
- Shape and Fill: Divide dough, fill with prepared mixture, and shape into balls.
- Fry Gulab Jamuns: Fry in ghee until golden, then soak in warm syrup for 1 hour.
Notes
- Chill the filling to prevent melting.
- Fry on low heat for even cooking.
- Serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gulab jamun
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
