The easiest way to make gulab jamun like the market one🤤

 Here's a classic Gulab Jamun recipe that's simple and delicious. It includes both the dough and sugar syrup steps.

🌸 Gulab Jamun Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Jamuns:

1 cup milk powder

1/4 cup all-purpose flour (maida)

1/4 tsp baking soda

2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)

2–3 tbsp milk (warm, adjust as needed)

Ghee or oil, for deep frying

For the Sugar Syrup:

1.5 cups sugar

1.5 cups water

3–4 cardamom pods (lightly crushed)

Few strands of saffron (optional)

1 tsp rose water (optional)

1 tsp lemon juice (to prevent crystallization)

Instructions:

1. Make the Sugar Syrup:

1. Combine sugar and water in a pan.

2. Add crushed cardamom and saffron (if using).

3. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly sticky (no thread consistency).

4. Add rose water and lemon juice. Keep warm.

2. Make the Dough:

1. In a bowl, mix milk powder, all-purpose flour, and baking soda.

2. Add ghee and mix well to form a crumbly texture.

3. Gradually add warm milk and gently knead into a soft, smooth dough. Rest for 5–10 mins.

4. Make small smooth balls (around the size of a small marble). Avoid cracks.

3. Fry the Jamuns:

1. Heat ghee or oil on medium-low heat.

2. Fry the balls in batches, stirring gently to ensure even browning. They should become deep golden brown.

3. Remove and drain excess oil.

4. Soak in Syrup:

1. Place hot jamuns directly into warm sugar syrup.

2. Let them soak for at least 2 hours (longer is better) to absorb the syrup.

Tips:

Fry on low to medium heat so the inside cooks properly.

Don’t overcrowd the pan.

If the dough cracks, add a few drops of milk to soften it.