Gulab Jamun in Kunafa Nests Recipe
Indulge in the delicious fusion of Gulab Jamun nestled in crispy Kunafa dough, a delightful Middle Eastern-Indian dessert that blends sweetness and crunch in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 12 nests 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion (Middle Eastern–Indian)
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Gulab Jamun:
- 12 mini gulab jamun (homemade or store-bought)
Kunafa Nests:
- 200 g shredded kunafa dough (kataifi pastry)
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Tbsp sugar
For Assembly:
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 2 Tbsp rose water
- 1/2 cup sugar syrup (chashni)
- edible rose petals for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Kunafa: Loosen kunafa dough and mix with butter and sugar. Press into muffin tin cups and bake until golden.
- Assemble Nests: Brush warm nests with rose water, drizzle with sugar syrup, place a gulab jamun in each nest.
- Final Touches: Sprinkle with cardamom, pistachios, and rose petals. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra richness, drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the nests.
- Prepare kunafa nests ahead and add gulab jamun just before serving for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
