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.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:1 hour (includes soaking time)
Yield:12 stuffed gulab jamuns 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Frying
Cuisine:Indian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
1cup milk powder
1/4cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons ghee
1/4cup whole milk (plus more as needed)
Filling:
1/4cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
Syrup:
1 1/2cups sugar
1 1/2cups water
4–5 cardamom pods
1 teaspoon rose water or a few drops of rose essence
For Frying:
Ghee or oil
Instructions
Prepare the Syrup: Combine sugar, water, cardamom pods, and rose water in a saucepan. Boil, then simmer until slightly thickened. Set aside.
Make the Filling: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and pistachios until thick. Chill.
Prepare the Dough: Combine milk powder, flour, baking soda, and ghee. Add milk gradually to form a soft dough.
Assemble the Jamuns: Flatten dough portions, add filling, seal into balls. Fry until golden.
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.