Gulab Jamun
Indian Indian - Regional Mains

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

  • • 200g paneer, grated
  • • 100g khoya, crumbled
  • • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • • 3 tbsp ghee, plus oil for deep frying
  • • 2 onions, pureed
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 1 cup tomato puree
  • • 1 tsp garam masala
  • • 1/2 cup double cream

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the paneer, khoya, flour, and salt; shape into small balls and deep-fry until golden; drain.

2
Phase 2

In 1 tbsp ghee, cook the onion puree until light golden.

3
Phase 3

Add the ginger-garlic paste, tomato puree, and garam masala; cook until the fat separates.

4
Phase 4

Add 1 cup water and simmer 5 minutes; stir in the cream to make a silky malai kofta gravy.

5
Phase 5

Slide the koftas in just before serving so they stay crisp; serve with naan or jeera rice.