Description
An easy, delicious version of traditional gulab jamun made with pancake mix, soaked in fragrant cardamom-rose syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pancake mix
- 2 tbsp dry milk powder
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt
- 2–3 tbsp warm milk
- 1 1/4 cups sugar (for syrup)
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- Crushed green cardamom (to taste)
- Rose water (to taste)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare warm sugar syrup: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan, add crushed cardamom and a splash of rose water, and simmer until slightly viscous.
- Make the dough: In a bowl, mix pancake mix, dry milk powder, yogurt, and warm milk until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the balls: Roll the dough into 12–16 smooth, crack-free balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Chill the balls for 10 minutes if sticky.
- Heat oil to 320–330°F (160–165°C) in a deep pan.
- Fry the balls in batches for 4–5 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Drain and soak the hot gulab jamun in warm syrup for 20–30 minutes.
Notes
Adjust the dough hydration as needed to ensure the right consistency. For flavor depth, consider adding ghee to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian