Busy with the Diwali hustle and bustle? Need a quick fix for your dessert game? Check out this easy recipe for chocolate bread gulab jamuns! Gulab jamun is a beloved Indian sweet consisting of deep-fried dough balls soaked in sugar syrup. It’s well-known for its soft texture and delightful sweetness. In this recipe, we'll make quick gulab jamuns using bread and cocoa powder to infuse a rich chocolate flavour.
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About Quick and Easy Chocolate Bread Gulab Jamuns
Quick and Easy Chocolate Bread Gulab jamun is a delightful twist on the traditional Indian dessert. Combining the rich flavours of cocoa with the classic gulab jamun, this dessert is made using a simple dough consisting of bread and milk. Once shaped, the dough is fried to golden perfection and generously soaked in a sweet sugar syrup, infusing it with moisture and sweetness. Quick and easy to prepare, this unique treat is perfect for any occasion, offering a delicious fusion of flavours that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
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Quick and Easy Chocolate Bread Gulab Jamuns
Quick and Easy Chocolate Bread Gulab jamun is a delightful twist on the traditional Indian dessert. Combining the rich flavours of cocoa with the classic gulab jamun, this dessert is made using a simple dough consisting of bread and milk. Once shaped, the dough is fried to golden perfection and generously soaked in a sweet sugar syrup, infusing it with moisture and sweetness. Quick and easy to prepare, this unique treat is perfect for any occasion, offering a delicious fusion of flavours that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- White bread - 8 slices
- Milk - 88ml/ 6 tbsp
- Cocoa Powder - 5.2g/ 2 tsp
- Oil - as required for frying
- Water - 500ml/ 2 cups
- Sugar - 500g/ 2 cups
- Cardamom pods - 5 nos
Instructions
- In a kadai, combine water, sugar, and cardamom pods.
- Set the flame to medium-high and allow the sugar to dissolve, creating a syrup with a sticky consistency.
- Cut the edges of the bread.
- Then, chop the bread into small pieces.
- In a bowl, add the chopped bread and milk.
- Knead it partially using your hands and add cocoa powder.
- Knead the mixture thoroughly until you achieve a smooth dough.
- Shape the dough into medium-sized balls.
- Heat oil in a kadai.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully drop the jamun balls into the oil.
- Fry them until they develop a slightly crispy layer on the outside or until they become medium brown.
- After frying, transfer the jamun balls to the syrup and let them soak for 2 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
Ingredients
- White bread - 8 slices
- Milk - 88ml/ 6 tbsp
- Cocoa Powder- 5.2g/ 2 tsp
- Oil - as required for frying
- Water - 500ml/ 2 cups
- Sugar - 500g/ 2 cups
- Cardamom pods - 5 nos
Recommended Equipment / Tools
- Large kadais
- Spatula
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Bowl
- Knife
- Chopping board
How To Make Quick and Easy Chocolate Bread Gulab Jamuns
Note: In the step-by-step directions shown here, I am showing the ingredient measurements for 17 medium-sized servings of Quick and Easy Chocolate Bread Gulaab Jamun. You can easily scale the recipe up or down as per your needs.
1. In a kadai, combine water, sugar, and cardamom pods.
2. Set the flame to medium-high and allow the sugar to dissolve, creating a syrup with a sticky consistency.
3. Cut the edges of the bread.
4. Then, chop the bread into small pieces.
5. In a bowl, add the chopped bread and milk.
6. Mix it partially with a spatula and add cocoa powder.
FAQs
What bread is best for making quick and easy chocolate bread gulab jamun?
You can use either white bread or sweet bread for this recipe.
What type of oil is the best for frying?
You can use either vegetable oil or ghee for frying, as both will add a delicious flavour to the gulab jamun.
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