GOOLAB JUMBOO - Indian Sweetmeats

milk powder

🥗Healthier: coconut flour

💰Cheaper: skim milk powder

Coconut flour is lower in calories and adds a unique flavor.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while brown sugar adds a richer flavor.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a floral note while vanilla is more accessible.

Prepare syrup by boiling water and sugar till slightly sticky. Keep aside.

Sift dry ingredients together.

Rub butter or ghee till it resembles breadcrumbs.

Add condensed Milk and mix into a soft dough.

Roll between the palms to form finger size.

Heat oil for deep frying.

Do not let oil to be too hot.

Fry until light in colour. Goolab jumbo must crack a little.

Drain oil and put immediately into syrup.

Allow to cool.

Store in airtight containers.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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