Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of traditional Indian dessert with a twist. These Stuffed Gulab Jamuns are filled with a creamy pistachio mixture, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 1 cup khoya (mawa)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon semolina (sooji)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons milk or as needed
For the filling:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
For the syrup:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3-4 green cardamom pods
- a few saffron strands (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon rose water
For frying:
- Ghee or oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine khoya, flour, semolina, and baking soda. Knead into a soft dough with milk. Rest for 10 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Mix pistachios, condensed milk, and cream. Create small balls of dough, fill with pistachio mixture, and seal.
- Fry the Jamuns: Deep fry the stuffed balls until golden brown.
- Prepare the Syrup: Boil sugar, water, cardamom, and saffron. Simmer until slightly thickened. Add rose water.
- Soak and Serve: Soak fried jamuns in warm syrup for at least 1 hour. Garnish with pistachios before serving.
Notes
- Ensure dough is smooth for best texture.
- Replace pistachios with almonds or cashews for variation.
- Fresh khoya yields best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jamun
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 38mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
