Indian Cooking Tips: How To Make Halwai Style Gulab Jamun At Home

Whenever we heard about the arrival of guests, we would go to our nearest sweet shop and get a kilo of Gulab Jamun parceled out. The same pattern continued whenever we visited our relatives. Gulab Jamun has been an intrinsic part of every family function and festival. The incredible fan base of Gulab Jamun has also inspired chefs to try fusion dishes with Gulab Jamun. (Read: Gulab Jamun Cheesecake, Gulab Jamun Phirni). Gulab Jamun are basically fried khoya balls dipped in sugar syrup. Warm and delicious, Gulab Jamuns are truly perfect for the sweltering weather we have upon us. And that’s before you even think about your local tour ConfectionerWe must tell you that this dessert is very easy to prepare even at home, and we have the perfect recipe to help you.

This recipe, posted on NDTV Food’s YouTube channel, is a step-by-step tutorial for making the delicious dessert in your own kitchen. To make this recipe, you will need some sugar, water, milk, cardamom, saffron, khoya, baking soda, flour and ghee. Make sure you fry the balls in ghee until they acquire a beautiful golden-brown color. Do not overcook them. Soak gulab jamuns in syrup for 30 minutes and serve hot. If you like them cold then you can also keep them in the fridge.

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