How to make Kala Jamun
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Hariyali khoya/mawa, Paneer (cottage cheese) (पनीर)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Mithais
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History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 31-40 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Sweet
Ingredients for Kala Jamun Recipe
Hariyali khoya/mawa 3/4 cup
Paneer (cottage cheese) 1/2 cup
Refined flour (maida) 3 1/2 tablespoons
Cornflour/ corn starch 3 1/2 tablespoons
Sugar 1 1/2 cups
Milk 1 tablespoon
Green cardamom powder 1/4 teaspoon
Ghee for deep-frying
Silver warq as required
Method
Step 1
Grate the khoya and cottage cheese separately and mix.
Step 2
Add the refined flour and cornflour, and knead well till smooth. Divide into twenty-five equal portions.
Step 3
Take each portion in your palm, press and roll into a smooth ball. Ensure there are no cracks on the surface.
Step 4
Bring the sugar and one and one-fourth cups of water to a boil, stirring till the sugar dissolves. Add the milk. Collect the scum which rises to the surface with a ladle, and discard. Add the cardamom powder and simmer till the syrup turns a light golden. Keep the syrup warm.
Step 5
Heat sufficient ghee in a non-stick kadai on medium heat. Gently slide in half the khoya balls. Lift the kadai off the heat and place on the worktop; rotate it gently till the balls float to the surface.
Step 6
Place the kadai back on the heat and continue to fry on medium heat, stirring gently, till they turn dark brown in colour.
Step 7
Drain and dip them in the syrup. Let them soak for at least fifteen minutes before serving.
Step 8
Decorate with silver foil.
Step 9
Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 1790 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 193 gm
Protein : 49.3 gm
Fat : 91.1 gm
Other : Calcium- 1706.5mg
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