Galub Jamun ( Rum Babas)

Submitted by Mercy

"Note that there is no actual rum in this recipe. It is from the show "Urban Peasant"."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Syrup

• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 pinch cardamom
• 1 pinch saffron thread
• 2 teaspoons rose water

• Dough

• 2 cups instant milk
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup ghee
• 1⁄4 cup milk

directions

1. For the syrup, combine all ingredients in a pot and bring it to the boil.
2. Lower the heat and let simmer until thickened (about 10 minutes).
3. For the dough, preheat the oven to 375°F.
4. Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl.
5. Scoop balls of the dough onto a greased baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes, until golden.
6. Arrange the galub jamuns in a shallow serving dish and pour the syrup over top.
7. The warm dough will absorb most of the syrup.
8. Let cool a bit and serve.