Gulab Jamun is one of my favorite desserts at Pintus Indian Palace.
When I pronounce the word Gulab Jamun without seeing how it's spelled, I hear the word --- jewel. It is a jewel of a dessert, simple yet seemingly complicated, sweet and delectable.
Gulab jamun is served warm. As stated on the Pintus Indian Palace menu it is "fried dumplings made from milk and cottage cheese in flavored syrup." This description does not do this light, sweet and exotic dessert justice. The flavored syrup is similar to a very light maple syrup but without the maple. Usually the syrup is sweet sugar and rose water with a dash of cardomom. Yum, cardamom, one of my ultimate favorite spices. Although Gulab jamun is a "fried dumpling," it is different than any other dumpling I have encountered. The Gulab jamun reminds me of the consistency of soft fruit. Again, it is served warm. I've never had it any other way, and it must taste best warm with the warm exotic syrup. In my opinion, Gulab jamun is a must-try dessert. It is very exotic to this first generation Irish-American.
According to Wikipedia, Gulab jamun is a dessert chosen to be served at festivals, birthdays or weddings in India. That no surprise to me. I hope you get the chance in the near future to discover Gulab jamun. I think it's best shared with a friend. But then aren't all desserts.
Written by Roberta Whitman Hoff
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