Chocolate Chip Gulab Jamun Recipe

Name: Chocolate Chip Gulab Jamun Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) granulated sugar; 1 1/4 cups water; 2/3 cup honey; 10 saffron threads; 5 cardamom pods, crushed to release seeds; 3/4 cup whole milk powder; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 4 to 5 tablespoons whole milk; 1 quart vegetable, peanut, or canola oil; 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

This classic Indian dessert of cakey doughnut-like balls drenched in sweet syrup gets a twist with grated bittersweet chocolate.

Note: I recommend a 70% bittersweet chocolate here, to balance the sweet syrup. This dish can be served room temperature or chilled. If chilled, the chocolate pieces are crunchier.

Chocolate Chip Gulab Jamun Recipe

Prep 10 mins

Cook 15 mins

Active 20 mins

Soaking Time 2 hrs

Total 2 hrs 25 mins

Serves 4 servings

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1 1/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups water
2/3 cup honey
10 saffron threads
5 cardamom pods, crushed to release seeds
3/4 cup whole milk powder
6 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
4 to 5 tablespoons whole milk
1 quart vegetable, peanut, or canola oil
1/4 cup chopped pistachios

In large saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, honey, saffron, and cardamom. Heat, stirring to dissolve sugar, until mixture just comes to boil. Turn off heat and keep warm.
In medium bowl, combine milk powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in chocolate, butter, and milk until mixture forms a medium stiff dough. Roll into large gumball sized balls (you should get approximately 16). Place in single layer on plate and cover with damp towel until ready to fry.
In large dutch oven or heavy duty pot, heat oil to 340°F. Test one ball by dropping it in the oil. It should start to turn golden in 20 seconds. Carefully drop the dough balls in the oil and fry, stirring and turning, until an even deep brown color, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from oil and briefly drain on a paper towel lined plate.
Immerse the gulab jamun in the syrup and let soak for 2 to 3 hours before serving. Sprinkle pistachios and serve.

Special equipment

heavy duty pot for frying, instant read thermometer

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
794	Calories
26g	Fat
134g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	794
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g	34%
Saturated Fat 12g	62%
Cholesterol 37mg	12%
Sodium 285mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 134g	49%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 120g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 3mg	14%
Calcium 274mg	21%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 594mg	13%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.