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Stuffed Gulab Jamuns with Cream and Pistachio Filling Recipe

Stuffed Gulab Jamuns with Cream and Pistachio Filling Recipe

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Indulge in the decadent flavors of these Stuffed Gulab Jamuns with a rich cream and pistachio filling. These traditional Indian sweets are a perfect treat for special occasions or festive celebrations.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 cup milk powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1/4 cup whole milk (plus more as needed)

Filling:

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

Syrup:

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 45 cardamom pods
  • 1 teaspoon rose water or a few drops of rose essence

For Frying:

  • Ghee or oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Syrup: Combine sugar, water, cardamom pods, and rose water in a saucepan. Boil, then simmer until slightly thickened. Set aside.
  2. Make the Filling: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and pistachios until thick. Chill.
  3. Prepare the Dough: Combine milk powder, flour, baking soda, and ghee. Add milk gradually to form a soft dough.
  4. Assemble the Jamuns: Flatten dough portions, add filling, seal into balls. Fry until golden.
  5. Soak in Syrup: Drain fried jamuns and soak in warm syrup for at least 1 hour.

Notes

  • Avoid overfilling the dough to prevent bursting during frying.
  • Serve warm or chilled, garnished with pistachios or rose petals.

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