Gulab Jamun

This classic melt-in-mouth Indian desert is relished in parties, festivals and weddings and perfect for any occasion. This soft and moist deep fried sweet dough is dipped in sugar syrup and is eaten warm or cold. It is also relished with creamy Rabdi on top. This desert is said to have originated in Persia as luqmat al-qadi. Made of deep fried dough balls soaked in honey or sugar syrup, in around the 13th century. As per some scholars the word Gulab has entomologically comes from roots ‘Gul’ (rose flower) and ‘Ab’ (water), because it has an aroma of rose water-scented syrup. And because the balls are plum sized it is called “Gulab Jamun” or “rose scented plums”. This desert was also a favorite of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.