Gulab Jamun using Sweet Potato (Indian Dessert/Bengali Dessert/Sweet)

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.

Add sugar and water to a saucepan and boil for 2-3 minutes over high heat to make the syrup.

Add cardamom to the syrup and ensure it does not get too sticky.

In a mixing bowl, combine milk powder, baking powder, and white flour.

Mix well to form a dough, adding more flour as needed.

Shape the dough into small round balls using flour on your hands.

Heat about 2 small cups of white oil in a deep pan.

Fry the balls in the hot oil until they are reddish brown, cooking over medium heat.

Once fried, add the balls to the syrup one by one and cook for one minute in the syrup.

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