Indian · dessert
Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun reads sweetness 6.4, richness 5.2 and warm spice 5.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Indian dessert, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.4 · Richness 5.2 · Warm Spice 5.2 · Floral 4.5 · Herbaceous 3.2 · Nutty 2.8 · Earthy 1.4 · Citrus 0.9 · Umami 0.8 · Bitterness 0.7 · Fruity 0.7
What's in it (11)
- 1 cup milk powder
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 1.5 cups water
- 4 cardamom pods
- 1 tsp rose water
- a pinch of saffron
- oil for deep frying
Time & effort: about 30 min (15 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 277.1 kcal, 12 g protein, 7 g fat, 47.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Mix milk powder, flour, baking soda, and ghee, then add enough milk to form a soft dough.
- Roll into smooth balls and deep-fry on low heat until deep golden.
- Make a one-string sugar syrup flavored with cardamom, rose water, and saffron, then soak warm balls in the syrup for at least an hour.
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