Baked Gulab Jamun (Indian Dumplings in Syrup)

Baked instead of fried, these Gulab Jamun are sweet, milk-based Indian dumplings soaked in a sugar syrup that make a novel bite-size treat.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 17 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Calories: 120 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• ½ cup self-rising flour
• ½ cup milk, or as needed
• 1 cup non-fat milk powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine milk powder and flour in a bowl. Add butter; beat together until creamy and blended. Add just enough milk to make a firm dough. Shape dough into 18 small balls and arrange on the baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until gulab are lightly browned, 12 to 20 minutes.

Step 4

Combine confectioners' sugar, white sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until sugars dissolve and consistency is syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Transfer gulab to the saucepan; let soak in the warm syrup, at least 10 minutes. Let cool before serving.