Gulab Jamun

Description

Gulab Jamun is a popular and indulgent dessert in Indian cuisine. These sweet, soft, and syrup-soaked dumplings are a favorite during festivals, celebrations, and special occasions. Here’s a detailed description:

Ingredients:

1. Khoya (Mawa):
   • Gulab jamuns are traditionally made with khoya, a reduced and thickened milk solid.
2. Paneer (Cottage Cheese):
   • Some variations include paneer, which adds a soft and crumbly texture to the dumplings.
3. Maida (All-Purpose Flour):
   • Maida is used as a binding agent to hold the ingredients together.
4. Baking Soda:
   • Baking soda is added to the dough to make the gulab jamuns light and fluffy.
5. Ghee (Clarified Butter):
   • Ghee is often used for frying the dumplings, giving them a rich and buttery flavor.
6. Milk:
   • Milk is used to knead the dough to the right consistency.
7. Cardamom Powder:
   • Cardamom powder is added for its aromatic flavor.
8. Sugar:
   • Used to make the sugar syrup that coats the gulab jamuns.
9. Rose Water or Kewra Water:
   • Added to the sugar syrup for fragrance.