Gulab jamuns, an Indian treat

If you are looking for a dessert to finish off your Indian menu, try this fried milk and dough balls sweetened with cardamom scented syrup.

Gulab jamuns recipe

A popular dessert in India, enjoyed as much in festivals and celebrations as in the traditional Indian table.

Ingredients

Serves: about 4 people

Procedure

1. Combine powdered milk, flour, baking powder and ghee and rub together until it resembles breadcrumbs. Bind together with a little milk, if necessary.
2. Allow to stand for a few minutes.
3. Roll into tiny balls. Make sure the surface is smooth and there are no cracks.
4. Deep fry until they get an even brown color.
5. Dip in the syrup. Allow juice to penetrate.

Syrup

1. Combine cardamom, sugar and water. Heat until boiling point and simmer for 5 minutes or so - check to see if it threads.
2. Keep warm.

Cooking tips

Store in a cool place, they will keep for a week or so.

The syrup can be flavored with rose water or saffron.

Recipe type

All seasons, lacto-vegetarian, meatless dessert.