Vegan Sweet Jamun

Indulge in the rich, melt-in-your-mouth decadence of Vegan Sweet Jamun, a dairy-free twist on the classic Indian dessert. Made with vegan powdered milk, cashew yogurt, and a hint of cardamom, these golden-fried dough balls are soaked in an aromatic sugar syrup infused with optional rose water, delivering sweetness in every bite. Perfectly soft and juicy, this plant-based recipe is ideal for special occasions or festive celebrations. Garnished with chopped pistachios or almonds, these vegan gulab jamuns are as gorgeous as they are delicious. With simple ingredients and an authentic flavor that rivals the traditional version, Vegan Sweet Jamun is a must-try dessert that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Vegan powdered milk (soy milk powder or coconut milk powder)
• 0.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.5 cups Cashew yogurt (unsweetened)
• 2 tablespoons Neutral oil or vegan butter, melted
• 0.25 teaspoons Cardamom powder
• 2 cups Sugar
• 2.5 cups Water
• 1 teaspoons Rose water (optional)
• 2 cups Vegan frying oil (such as sunflower or canola oil)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped pistachios or almonds for garnish (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegan powdered milk, all-purpose flour, and baking soda.

Step 2

Add the cashew yogurt and melted vegan butter gradually to the dry mixture. Gently mix to form a soft, pliable dough. Be careful not to overmix as it can make the jamuns dense.

Step 3

Lightly grease your hands and divide the dough into small, smooth balls, about 1-inch in diameter. Make sure there are no cracks to keep them from breaking during frying.

Step 4

In a medium-sized pot, heat the frying oil over medium heat. Test the oil by dropping a small piece of dough into it; it should rise slowly to the surface.

Step 5

Fry the dough balls in small batches, stirring gently, until they are golden brown and evenly cooked. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Step 6

In a separate medium saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely to create a simple syrup.

Step 7

Add cardamom powder and rose water (if using) to the syrup. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.

Step 8

Once the fried dough balls are warm (not hot), gently place them in the warm sugar syrup. Let them soak for at least 2 hours, ensuring they absorb the syrup and become soft and juicy.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with chopped pistachios or almonds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2030.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7810.8

Total Fat 598.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1245.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 576.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g	0%
Total Sugars 455.1g
Protein 62.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1873.4mg	0%
Iron 25.0mg	0%
Potassium 2970.9mg	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: 67.8%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 29.0%