Vegan Gulab Jamun

Indulge in the irresistible charm of Vegan Gulab Jamun, a plant-based twist on the classic Indian dessert that's as delightful as it is satisfying. Crafted with almond flour and semolina for a rich, tender texture, these golden, melt-in-your-mouth dumplings are infused with silken tofu and coconut milk to achieve a luscious creaminess—all without any dairy. Soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup infused with cardamom and rose water, every bite is a burst of aromatic sweetness. Finished with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios, this vegan dessert is perfect for festive celebrations, special occasions, or anytime your sweet tooth craves a taste of indulgence. Simple to make and bursting with authentic flavor, Vegan Gulab Jamun is guaranteed to impress vegans and non-vegans alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Almond flour
• 0.25 cup Semolina
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 cup Silken tofu
• 2 tablespoons Coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons Vegan butter
• 1.5 cups Sugar
• 2 cups Water
• 1.5 tablespoons Rose water
• 6 Cardamom pods
• 2 cups Oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons Pistachios, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, semolina, and baking powder.

Step 2

In a blender, blend silken tofu and coconut milk until smooth.

Step 3

Melt the vegan butter over low heat and add it to the almond flour mixture along with the blended tofu. Mix until you have a dough. It should be soft but not sticky. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Step 4

While the dough rests, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, and cardamom pods. Stir until sugar dissolves and the syrup comes to a boil. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in rose water. Set aside to cool.

Step 5

After the dough has rested, divide it into small equal portions and roll each into a smooth ball, approximately 1 inch in diameter.

Step 6

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. To check if it's ready, add a small test piece of dough; it should rise to the surface quickly but not get brown immediately.

Step 7

Fry the dough balls in batches, stirring gently, until they turn golden brown on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 8

Soak the fried balls in the warm sugar syrup for at least 1 hour to allow them to absorb the syrup and become soft.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped pistachios and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1628.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6399.9

Total Fat 557.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 86.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 441.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 373.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 307.5g
Protein 38.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 732.9mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 584.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.3%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 22.4%