This traditional sweet (mithai) is found on South Asian restaurant menus around the world. You can make your own gulab jamun at home with just a few simple ingredients.
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Gulab Jamun
Ghee
(Indian, Pakistani clarified butter)
Ghee, or ghi, is a common cooking fat in Indian and Pakistani cuisine. Butter is given a long, slow simmer which gives it a deep, nutty flavor.
Garam Masala
(Indian spice blend)
Garam masala, Hindi for "warm spice mixture," is a slightly sweet and aromatic spice blend that is used mostly in northern India to season meat and poultry dishes.
Gajar ka Halwa
(Indian, Pakistani sweet carrot pudding)
Gajar ka halwa, or carrot halva, is a favorite Indian and Pakistani dessert, a little like a pudding, with a beautiful color and a wonderful sweetness.
Chapati
(Indian, Pakistani wholewheat flatbread)
Chapati, or chapatti, is a popular bread accompaniment to a northern Indian meal. It is a simple wheat flatbread typically baked on a hot griddle, or tava.
Dhanya Chatni
(Indian cilantro chutney)
The bright, fresh flavor of the cilantro and citrus bite of the lemon juice make this chutney a perfect match with many Indian dishes and curries.
Bhindi Bhaji
(Indian okra curry)
Bhaji is the Hindi word for a vegetable side dish that is served fairly dry and without a sauce. If you like okra, this recipe is a great way to try it in a new and delicious way.
Besan Laddu
(Indian sweet chickpea flour balls)
Besan laddu or ladoo is a very easy sweet to make and is popular throughout India, especially at festivals and celebrations. It is said to be the favorite sweet of the elephant-headed Lord Ganesh.
Baingan Bhurta
(Indian curried eggplant and tomatoes)
Baingan bhurta, sometimes spelled baingan bharta, is kind of like an Indian version of the Middle East's baba ghanoush. Eggplant is roasted and then mixed with tomatoes and spices.
Naan
(Indian, Pakistani tandoor-baked bread)
Naan is the famous bread from northern India and Pakistan that is baked in a distinctive tandoor oven. Variations of naan are found from India to Central Asia on into the Middle East.