Gulab jamun

Gulab jamun is an Indian sweet. It originated from the Indian subcontinent. It is mainly popular in India.

Gulab jamun and Rasgulla
Gulab jamun
Gulab jamun topped with almond slivers
Alternative namesGulab Jaman (Northern India), Lal Mohan (North India/Nepal), Gulab jam (Eastern India/Bangladesh), Gulaf zam (Sylhet)
CourseDessert
Place of originIndian subcontinent
Region or stateIndian subcontinent, Mauritius, Fiji, southern and eastern Africa, the Caribbean, the Malay Peninsula
Serving temperatureHot, cold, or room temperature
Main ingredientsKhoa, saffron
VariationsPantua, Kala jamun also known as Kalajam

Preparation

It is made using milk solids which are made into a dough, using some flour. The dough is then rolled into balls and fried, after which it is soaked in a sugar syrup.

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