Gulab Jamun Kheer Parfait

A creative twist on the traditional Indian dessert, Gulab Jamun Kheer Parfait combines crispy gulab jamun with creamy kheer, crunchy pistachios, and fragrant rose petals, making it a visually stunning and deliciously authentic Indian dessert.

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 tbsp ghee
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk powder
• 4 cups milk
• 1.5 cups sugar
• 2 each cardamom pods
• 1 cup pistachio nuts
• 1 tablespoon rose petals
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Prepare the gulab jamun by combining the flour, milk powder, and ghee in a bowl and kneading to a smooth dough. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Step 2: Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the gulab jamun until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

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   Step 3: Soak the fried gulab jamun in the sugar syrup for at least 2 hours.

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   Step 4: Prepare the kheer by boiling the milk with sugar and cardamom pods until thickened.

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   Step 5: Layer the kheer, gulab jamun, pistachio nuts, and rose petals in parfait glasses.

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   Step 6: Garnish with a sprinkle of cardamom powder and serve chilled.

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   Step 7: To make the sugar syrup, combine the sugar, water, and ghee in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

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   Step 8: Reduce the heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the syrup thickens.

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   Step 9: Strain the syrup and let it cool.

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    Step 10: To assemble the parfait, start with a layer of kheer, followed by gulab jamun, pistachio nuts, and rose petals. Repeat for 2 more layers.

💡 Pro Tips

Tips: To prevent the gulab jamun from breaking, knead the dough until smooth and rest for at least 30 minutes. To make the sugar syrup ahead of time, let it cool and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Storage: Store the parfait glasses in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

📊 Nutrition per Serving