Gulab Jamun is a traditional Pakistani recipe for a classic dessert of deep-fried semolina and flour balls served in a flavoured syrup. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Pakistani dish of: Gulab Jamun.
For the Syrup:
480ml water
400g sugar
5 green cardamom seeds
a few drops of kewra extract (this is a flavoured extract from the pandanus flower — substitute rose water if not available)
Method:
Combine the water and sugar in a pan and heat until the sugar dissolves. Add the cardamom seeds and bring the mixture to a boil then take off the heat and set aside. When cooled add the kewra extract and mix to combine.
Meanwhile, mix all the remaining ingredients in a bowl and bring together as a firm dough. Shape the dough into small balls (you should get about 35) then deep fry in oil until browned, add to the syrup and serve.
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