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Gulab Jamun Paratha

Gulab Jamun Parathas are parathas stuffed with crumbled gulab jamuns which is a typical Indian sweet . Coarsely ground nuts , cardamom and saffron are mixed to enhance the flavors of this delicious sweet paratha .
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup wheat flour
  • Water and milk for kneading the dough

Stuffing

  • 10 medium sized Gulab Jamuns
  • 1/4 cup coarsely ground nuts ( almonds cashews, pistachios )
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • Saffron few strands
  • Other ingredients
  • ghee

Instructions

Dough

  • Take the flour in a mixing bowl .
  • Adding water and milk in equal portions knead the dough to a medium consistency .
  • Do not knead the dough too soft or hard .
  • Cover and keep aside for 15 minutes .

Stuffing

  • Squeeze the Gulab jamuns and remove the syrup .
  • Crumble the gulab Jamuns.
  • Add the coarsely powdered nuts , cardamom powder and saffron strands .
  • Mix well .
  • If you feel the mixture is very soggy , you could add more powdered nuts .

Making of paratha

  • Divide the dough into six balls .
  • Roll each one into a 5-6” disc .
  • Cook these lightly , without getting any brown spots .
  • Take one disc .
  • Spread the stuffing over it , cover with another disc .
  • Cook on a griddle with ghee till both sides are cooked and have brown spots .
  • Serve hot garnished with pistachios and rose petals .