Gulab Jamun (Indian Milk Balls) Recipe

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Gulab Jamun (Indian Milk Balls)
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Directions:

  1. Dough:.
  2. Make the dough by combining the milk powder, flour, butter. Add just enough whole milk to make a medium-hard dough. Divide the dough into 18-20 portions.
  3. Make balls by gently rolling each portion between your palms into a smooth ball. Place the balls on a plate. Cover with a damp yet dry kitchen towel.
  4. Heat the oil on high and then lower the heat to medium. Slip in the balls into the hot oil from the side of the pan, one by one. They will sink to the bottom of the pan, but do not try to move them. Instead, gently shake the pan to keep the balls from browning on just one side.
  5. After about 5 mins, the balls will rise to the surface. The Gulab Jamuns should rise slowly to the top if the temperature is just right. Now they must be gently and constantly agitated to ensure even browning on all sides.
  6. If the temperature of the oil is too high then the gulab jamuns will tend to break. So adjust the temperature to ensure that the gulab jamuns do not break or cook too quickly.
  7. The balls must be fried very slowly under medium temperatures. This will ensure complete cooking from inside and even browning.
  8. Sugar Syrup:.
  9. The syrup should be made earlier and kept warm. To make the hot sugar syrup add mix the 2 cups of sugar to 1 cup of water. Add 4-5 cardamom pods, slightly crushed and a few strands of Kesar (Saffron).
  10. Mix with a spoon and then heat at medium heat for 5-10 minutes until sugar is all dissolved in water. Do not overheat, that will caramelize the sugar.
  11. Transfer this hot syrup into a serving dish. Keep warm on stove. Add the fried gulab jamuns directly into the warm syrup. Leave gulab jamun balls in sugar syrup overnight for best results. They can be served warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 399.92 Kcal (1674 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.64g 18%
Cholesterol 37.04mg 12%
Sodium 223.61mg 9%
Potassium 356.18mg 8%
Total Carbs 67.23g 22%
Sugars 56.77g 227%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 2%
Protein 7.96g 16%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 241.9mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 286.39 Kcal (1199 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.33g 18%
Cholesterol 26.53mg 12%
Sodium 160.14mg 9%
Potassium 255.07mg 8%
Total Carbs 48.14g 22%
Sugars 40.65g 227%
Dietary Fiber 0.27g 2%
Protein 5.7g 16%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 4%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 173.3mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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