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Coconut Gulab Jamun
Sweet dumplings

Coconut Gulab Jamun

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
The queen of Indian sweets. Gulab Jamun are essentially milk-solid dumplings soaked in syrup. The secret is the soft dough made from milk powder, fried slowly to golden perfection so they can sponge up the cardamom-scented syrup. This version adds a coconut twist for texture.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 3 hrs
🍽️ Servings 10 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Deep skillet or wok for frying
  • Saucepan for syrup
  • Slotted spoon

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Tree Nuts (Coconut)

Instructions

1 ✓

Make syrup: Boil water, sugar, and cardamom. Simmer 5-6 mins until slightly sticky (not thick). Add rosewater and keep warm.

Tip: Warm syrup penetrates the dumplings better.
2 ✓

Mix milk powder, flour, semolina, coconut, and baking soda. Rub in melted butter.

Tip: Fat coats flour, preventing gluten formation for a tender crumb.
3 ✓

Gradually add warm milk to form a soft, sticky dough. Don't over-knead. Rest for 5 mins.

Tip: Resting allows milk powder to hydrate.
4 ✓

Grease hands and roll into walnut-sized smooth balls. Ensure no cracks.

Tip: Cracks will cause them to split in hot oil.
5 ✓

Heat oil to medium-low. Fry balls slowly, stirring constantly for even browning (8-10 mins).

Tip: Constant movement gives even color. High heat leaves the center raw.
6 ✓

Transfer directly to warm syrup. Soak for at least 2 hours.

Tip: They need time to absorb the syrup and become spongy.

Recipe FAQ

Why did they crack?
Dough was too dry or oil too hot. Add a splash of milk and fry at lower heat.
Hard center?
Cooked too fast on the outside. Fry slowly!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Full Fat Milk Powder
  • 2/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tbsp Semolina
  • 1 pinch Baking Soda
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter or Ghee
  • 1/2 cup Warm Milk (adjust as needed)
  • 2 tbsp Desiccated Coconut (fine)
  • 2.5 cups Sugar (for syrup)
  • 2 cups Water (for syrup)
  • 4 pods Green Cardamom (crushed)
  • 1 tsp Rosewater
  • 2 cups Oil for frying