Gulab Jamun Recipe | How to Make Soft and Juicy Gulab Jamun at Home

No Indian festival is complete without the indulgence of Gulab Jamun — soft, melt-in-the-mouth balls soaked in sweet rose-flavored syrup!
Whether it’s Diwali, Holi, Eid, or a wedding, these golden delights always steal the show.

Today, learn how to prepare perfect gulab jamuns at home — just like halwai style!

Ingredients

For Gulab Jamun Balls:

• 1 cup milk powder
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 2–3 tablespoons milk (adjust as needed)
• Ghee or oil for frying

For Sugar Syrup:

• 1 and 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 and 1/2 cups water
• 2–3 cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 teaspoon rose water
• Few strands of saffron (optional)

Preparation Steps: How to Make Soft and Juicy Gulab Jamun at Home

Step 1: Prepare the Sugar Syrup

• In a pan, combine sugar and water.
• Boil till sugar dissolves, then simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add cardamom, rose water, and saffron. Keep warm.

Step 2: Prepare the Dough

• In a bowl, mix milk powder, maida, and baking soda.
• Add ghee and rub into the flour.
• Gradually add milk to form a soft, smooth dough.
• Rest the dough for 10 minutes.

Step 3: Shape and Fry

• Make small, crack-free balls.
• Heat ghee on medium-low. Fry the balls until golden brown, stirring continuously.

Step 4: Soak

• Immediately transfer fried balls into warm sugar syrup.
• Let them soak for at least 2 hours for best results.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm or chilled.
• Garnish with slivered pistachios or rose petals.

Pro Tips

• Fry on low heat to ensure even cooking.
• Always soak gulab jamuns in warm syrup, not hot.

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