Kesari Gulab Jamun

Saffron-kissed gulab jamuns, molten-soft in cardamom syrup — the festive dessert that never fails to impress. Watch the full step-by-step video, then follow the recipe card below.

Kesari Gulab Jamun

Saffron-kissed gulab jamuns, molten-soft in cardamom syrup — the festive dessert that never fails to impress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 jamuns
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup khoya
  • 2 tbsp maida
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • Saffron, sugar syrup, pistachios

Method
 

  1. Knead khoya, maida, soda, saffron, and milk into a smooth, soft dough. Rest 10 minutes.
  2. Shape crack-free balls slightly smaller than you think — they grow.
  3. Simmer sugar, water, and cardamom into a light syrup.
  4. Fry the balls on LOW heat until deep golden — patience here is everything.
  5. Soak the hot jamuns in warm syrup for at least 1 hour. Garnish with pistachios.

Video

Notes

If a ball cracks while frying, knead the dough more — cracks mean dry dough.