Gulab Jamun or Kala Jam (Waffle Balls)
These are like little waffle balls that sit in and absorb a sugary rosewater syrup. It was first made on the Indian subcontinent, around South Asia. Gulab Juman originated from Luqmat Al-Qadi, an Arabic dessert. This dessert is popular at weddings, Diwali, Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. There a several different types of jamun with different looks and taste. Serve hot or cold.
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Cook's Note:
Try adding ice cream to these hot waffle balls, you'll be addicted!
The longer you leave the waffle balls in the syrup the better it is going to be; some people leave the waffle balls overnight.
Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.