Gulab Jamun with gulkand.
Happy Diwali to all of you!! I wanted to make something my kids liked. My daughter loves gulab Jamun. This was also one of the first desserts that I made growing up. Gulab Jamun is nothing but dumplings in rose flavored sugar syrup. There are several ways gulab Jamun is made: using milk solids ( mawa/Chenna), using paneer, using flour, using milk powder, using potato or sweet potato too... I like the one with the milk solids the best. Today to make it quick and to use what is readily available, I have used milk powder and pancake mix!! Yes, most households have both of these in their pantry. I have made this interesting by adding more gulkand( a paste made from rose petals) and a little pink food color into the batter. It is festive season after all!! My daughter loved it! I am sure you will like this easy recipe too. Servings: 6-8 ( serving size: one per person) Ingredients: For the dumpling ( Jamun): Pancake mix: 1 cup Milk powder: 1 cup Milk: 2 tbs...