Gulab jamun is one of the most popular and comforting desserts and every Indian would agree with me! This authentic ball of sweetness is the center of attraction on every occasion or festival in India. How can someone not love gulab jamun? This delicious dessert is not only loved by Indians but adored in Nepal, Pakistan,and other Asian countries as well. Gulab jamun is ubiquitous in our country, the fragrance of ghee and khoya and the sweetness of the caramelized sugar is just irresistible. The secret to making good gulab jamuns is the meticulously measured ingredients. Luqmat-Al-Qadi is an Arabic dish which is similar to this famous mithai. The word ‘Gulab’ is derived from the Persian word ‘gol’ and ‘ab’ which means rose and water, and the word ‘Jamun’ means Indian black plum. Gulab jamun is compared to the Indian plum because of its round and similar shape. Over time, an exchange of customs and cultural ideas led to the evolution of local and hyperlocal variations of the gulab jamun just like Ledikeni, Kala Jamun, etc. But I have a twist here with some of the unique takes on our beloved gulab jamun which you cannot miss out for sure!
Gulab Jamun Sabji
We love mithais and there are no two thoughts about it. The soft and spongy gulab jamuns already melt our heart with its sweetness and it will surely make us all fall in love with its savoury avatar too. This sabji has tiny gulab jamuns cooked in delicious and spicy tomato gravy with the flavour of garam masala and kasuri methi to enhance it. Enjoy!
Gulab Jamun Cheesecake
This is one of the mind-blowing fusions with Indian Dessert. A gulab jamun and cheesecake together is a combination made for each other and the delight of freshly made cheesecake stuffed with mini gulab jamuns is a must-try dessert. This creamy cake recipe can be your showstopper dessert which is filled with a fantastic base and rich Indian flavours.
Gulab Jamun Parantha
Paranthas are a North-Indian favourite but this one will have a sweet charm to it. Skip the regular roti-sabzi and try this parantha with a sweet stuffing of crumbled gulab jamun inside them. Pistachio, almonds, and cardamom powder are some lovely ingredients that help in enhancing the flavour of this sweet paratha and will make you fall in love.
Gulab Jamun Mousse
Gulab Jamun is one of the hardest desserts to say no to! Simple gulab jamuns are an all-time favourite but when we are really craving a dessert with a firangi touch, we can also go for this Gulab Jamun Mousse. Trust me when I say, nothing can come close to this when you want to satiate your sweet tooth completely.
Gulab Jamun Malpua
To twist your sweet tale, here is a fusion of two delicious Indian desserts. Malpuas are ghee-fried pancakes that taste heavenly as it is but gulab jamuns take it to an all-new level. If you don’t try it, you’ll be missing out on one of the best things in life.
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