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Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is a widely enjoyed Indian sweet made from fried milk-solid dough soaked in fragrant sugar syrup.

Key points

  • Common at festivals and celebrations
  • Uses a milk-solid or related dough
  • Served warm or at room temperature in syrup
Sources and verification
  1. [1] Explore India and Facts of India — National Portal of India, National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India Government Portal View source

Last verified: 25/10/2026