Gulab Jamun
Indian Indian - Curries and Gravies

Gulab Jamun

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A time-honoured Indian confectionery hand-crafted with reduced milk, fragrant green cardamom, saffron, and toasted pistachio nuts.

Ingredients

  • • 250g paneer, grated
  • • 3 tbsp cornflour
  • • 2 cups oil, for frying
  • • 1/4 cup cashews
  • • 3 tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • • 2 tbsp ghee
  • • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 1/2 tsp garam masala

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the paneer with the cornflour and 1/4 tsp of the salt, shape into balls, and fry in the hot oil until golden; drain.

2
Phase 2

Blend the cashews and tomatoes to a smooth puree.

3
Phase 3

Heat the ghee, add the puree with the chili powder and remaining salt, and cook until the ghee separates.

4
Phase 4

Add 1 cup water and simmer for 5 minutes to make a silky gravy.

5
Phase 5

Slide in the koftas, sprinkle the garam masala, and serve immediately.