"a special indian treat | deep-fried and soaked in a cardamom-infused syrup"
Gluten Free Gulab Jamun
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These fluffy, cloud-like confections use a blend of sweet potato, tapioca starch, almond flour, and rice flour that comes together to create a light batter before being scooped and fried to golden perfection. Dunk into a fragrant cardamom and lemon syrup that makes for a truly addictive bite. This recipe is part of our Special Edition Meal Planner dedicated to celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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Prep time 30mins
Cook time 25mins
Serves or Makes: 12
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For the Dough
ingredients
- 120 grams sweet potato, peeled and small diced
- 40 grams almond flour
- 40 grams tapioca starch
- 20 grams rice flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 40 grams non-dairy milk
- Neutral oil for deep frying
For the Syrup
ingredients
- 240 grams water
- 240 grams sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 cardamom pods, crushed
Method
Step 1
Boil sweet potato for 10 minutes or until soft. Mash well and set aside to cool.
Step 2
Sift and mix dry ingredients together. Incorporate in mashed sweet potato and milk with a fork, then switch to using your hands. Make sure there are no lumps of flour throughout the dough. Dough will stick to your hands slightly. Cover and set aside.
Step 3
Add water, sugar, and lemon juice to a small pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then add in crushed cardamom pods. Cook for 4-5 minutes then remove from the heat.
Step 4
Divide dough into 12 pieces (18-20 grams each.) Roll each piece between your palms to make smooth, round balls.
Step 5
Heat oil over medium-low heat in a large pan or pot. Add dough balls, they should float on the surface and start to sizzle gently, moving constantly with a slotted ladle up and down in the oil without touching the balls to make sure they are evenly frying. Once they have expanded and have browned slightly (about 4-5 minutes), increase heat and fry until they are golden brown, 3-4 minutes.
Step 6
Remove from oil and place on some paper towels. Let rest for 10 minutes.
Step 7
Gently place fried dough in the warm sugar syrup. Soak for 1 hour, turning halfway through to ensure they soak the syrup evenly.
Step 8
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!