Gulab jamun is my favourite sweet – soft, golden brown, melt-in-the-mouth gulab jamuns are an absolute treat. You can make these for festivals, parties or for no particular reason and this golden treat won’t ever disappoint you. With readymade mixes available in the market today, making gulab jamuns at home is so much simpler.  But if you prefer the good old way to make gulab jamuns or prefer to make your mix on your own, here is a recipe you can use.

Ingredients:

For syrup:
2 cups sugar
2 cups water

For gulab jamun:
2 cups powdered milk
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup heavy cream

Method:

• Make the syrup by boiling sugar and water till the sugar dissolves. Keep aside.
• Then mix powdered milk, flour, baking soda and cream with a little water to form the dough. Note that the dough should not become too sticky.
• Grease your hands with a few drops of oil before making walnut-sized balls of dough. Arrange these balls of dough on a plate and cover with a damp cloth.
• Heat oil in a wok and fry a few balls at a time on medium heat till they turn golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drop them in the saucepan with sugar syrup. Let the gulab jamuns soak in the syrup for 8-10 minutes before serving.