Bread Gulab jamun is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. This recipe offers a creative twist on the traditional Gulab jamun by using bread slices as the main ingredient. With its soft and spongy texture soaked in a flavorful sugar syrup, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser. Let's dive into this yummy treat.
Ingredients
For the Gulabjamun:
6-8 slices of white bread (edges removed)
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (maida)
1 tablespoon semolina (rava)
A pinch of baking soda
For the Sugar Syrup: 1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
A few saffron strands (optional)
Chopped pistachios or almonds for garnishing
Method - To prepare the sugar syrup, add sugar and water to a saucepan. Place it over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add cardamom powder and saffron strands to the syrup and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Take the bread slices and tear them into small pieces. Add them to a blender or food processor and pulse until you get fine bread crumbs.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs, milk, ghee, all-purpose flour, semolina, and baking soda. Mix well to form a soft dough. Knead the dough gently for a minute.
- Divide the dough into small portions and roll them into smooth balls, ensuring there are no cracks.
- Heat oil or ghee in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, reduce the heat to low and carefully add the bread balls to the pan. Fry them until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
- Place the fried bread balls (Gulabjamuns) into the sugar syrup while it is still warm. Let them soak in the syrup for at least 30 minutes to an hour, allowing them to absorb the sweetness and flavors.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios or almonds for added texture and visual appeal.