I just had this dessert at a Nepalese restaurant and want to save a copy for myself. There is already one recipe listed on the zaar, but I prefer this one, taken from indianfoodforever.com.
Total time: 50 minutes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4-5 serving(s)
Ingredients:
| 1 cup powdered milk |
| 1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
| 1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
| 2 tablespoons butter (melted) |
| milk (just enough to make the dough) |
| 2 cups sugar |
| 1 cup water |
| 4 -5 cardamom pods |
| 3 -5 saffron threads |
| oil (for frying) |
Steps:
- Dough:.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The balls must be fried very slowly under medium temperatures. This will ensure complete cooking from inside and even browning.
- Sugar Syrup:.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 653.9, Fat 14.5, Saturated Fat 9, Cholesterol 46.3, Sodium 330, Carbohydrate 124.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 112.1, Protein 10.1
Great no-bake treat. DH’s mom taught him to make these when he was but a lad. Serve with a tall glass of milk.
Total time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients:
| 1 cup oats |
| 1 cup powdered milk |
| 1/2 cup peanut butter |
| 1/2 cup honey |
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients until evenly combined with clean hands or a silicone spoon.
- Form into 1-inch balls. Remember these are no bake!
- Serve immediately if able, but can be stored in an airtight container for later.
- Glass of milk required for a delicious treat.
- It is recommended that children under two not be served honey.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 628.9, Fat 27.5, Saturated Fat 9.2, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 269.2, Carbohydrate 79.4, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 50.1, Protein 23.2