Gulab Jamun or Kala Jam (Waffle Balls)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Indian Recipes. (Gulab Jamun or Kala Jam (Waffle Balls)). These are like little waffle balls that sit in and absorb a sugary rosewater syrup. It was first made on the Indian subcontinent, around South Asia. Gulab Juman originated from Luqmat Al-Qadi, an Arabic dessert. This dessert is popular at weddings, Diwali, Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. There a several different types of jamun with different looks and taste. Serve hot or cold.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 17 mins

Additional: 50 mins

Total: 1hr17 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 gulab

Gulab Jamun or Kala Jam (Waffle Balls)

Ingredients

2 cups water

2 cups white sugar

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

2 drops rose water

1 pinch saffron

½ cup instant dry milk powder (such as Carnation®)

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon unsalted butter (such as Land O'Lakes®)

2 tablespoons plain yogurt

2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Naan-like Easy Flatbread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Combine water sugar cardamom rose water and saffron in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until consistency is syrupy 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Mix milk powder flour and baking soda in a bowl until well-combined. Slowly mix in butter and yogurt until dough comes together. Let gulab dough rest for 5 minutes. Shape into smooth balls the size of pennies.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Test the temperature of the oil by dropping in a small piece of dough. When it sits at the bottom of the pan for 1 minute before coming to the surface the oil is ready.

Step 4

Fry 4 gulab balls at a time stirring carefully until dark golden brown on all sides about 2 minutes. Drain on a paper-towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining gulab.

Step 5

Bring syrup back up to a boil and drop in fried gulab. Remove from heat and let them soak in the syrup covered 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutritional Information

Gulab Jamun or Kala Jam (Waffle Balls)

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 186.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.3g 3%

Carbohydrates: 36.1g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 35g

Fat: 4.7g 7%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 6%

Cholesterol: 3.2mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 98.3IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.4mg 3%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg

Folate: 4.2mcg 1%

Calcium: 42mg 4%

Iron: 0.1mg 1%

Magnesium: 4.9mg 2%

Potassium: 59.4mg 2%

Sodium: 45.1mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 42.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.