Gulab Jamun
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Gulab Jamun
Authentic Pan-India · Restaurant Style

Gulab Jamun Recipe

Pure Veg📍Pan-India🍽️Dessert⏱️25 mins⚡Medium👥Serves 4Dessert
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Gulab Jamun is an authentic Pan-India Dessert celebrated for its traditional flavors. Made with 8 metric-measured ingredients (including Mawa / Khoya, Chenna / Paneer (Mashed), Maida (All Purpose Flour), Sugar, Water), this recipe takes approximately 25 mins to prepare and serves 4. On Shopvora, you can scale servings and order all ingredients in one click directly to your Swiggy Instamart cart for 10-15 minute doorstep delivery.

Ingredients for Gulab Jamun

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1
Mawa / Khoya
250 g
2
Chenna / Paneer (Mashed)
50 g
3
Maida (All Purpose Flour)
3 tbsp
4
Sugar
500 g (2.5 cups)
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5
Water
2 cups
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6
Cardamom Powder
1 tsp
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7
Rose Water
1 tsp
8
Ghee / Oil for deep frying
500 ml
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In a wide bowl, mash fresh mawa (khoya) and chenna until completely smooth and lump-free.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
In a wide bowl, mash fresh mawa (khoya) and chenna until completely smooth and lump-free.
2
Add maida, pinch of baking soda, and cardamom powder; gently knead into a soft pliable dough without applying too much pressure.
3
Shape into smooth, crack-free small spheres (cracks cause balls to split during frying).
4
In a separate pan, boil sugar, water, cardamom pods, and saffron for 5 minutes to make a sticky half-string sugar syrup. Keep syrup warm.
5
Heat desi ghee in a kadai on low flame. Gently slide in dough balls and fry slowly on low heat, swirling ghee continuously with a ladle without touching the balls directly.
6
Once they swell and turn rich mahogany golden-brown, drain with a slotted spoon and immediately drop into warm sugar syrup. Let soak for 2 hours before serving.
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Chef's Secrets & Pro Cooking Tips

Professional culinary techniques for restaurant-quality Gulab Jamun at home

1

Slow Ghee Roasting

Roast flours or semolina on low flame with patience until aromatic and golden. Rushing the roasting stage leaves a raw starch aftertaste.

2

Freshly Crushed Cardamom Only

Avoid pre-ground cardamom powder that has lost its volatile terpenes. Crush green cardamom seeds freshly with a pinch of sugar in a mortar and pestle.

3

Sugar Timing

Never add sugar until the main base (semolina, lentils, or carrots) is fully tender, as sugar prevents starches from softening properly.

🥗Nutritional Breakdown

Estimated nutritional facts per serving (based on 4 servings)

Nutrient Dense
Calories
304kcal
18% DV
Protein
9g
18% DV
Carbs
38g
14% DV
Fat
22g
28% DV
Fiber
10g
36% DV
Sodium
784mg
34% DV

* Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet. Actual nutritional requirements may differ based on age, gender, and physical activity level.

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Culinary Tags

#Gulab Jamun#Dessert#Indian Sweets#Mawa#Festive#North Indian
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Frequently Asked Questions & Cooking Guide

Answers to common questions about preparing, storing, and customizing Gulab Jamun

Allow the prepared Gulab Jamun to cool completely to room temperature. Transfer into an airtight glass or BPA-free container and refrigerate at 4°C or below for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat gently in a covered pan over low heat or microwave with a splash of water to restore authentic moisture and aroma.

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