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Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is one of the most beloved and iconic desserts in South Asian cuisine, often synonymous with celebration and festivity. It is considered as the most beloved sweet especially in Pakistan . People in Pakistan share their happy moments by eating and sending Gulab jamun to each other. From the birth of a child to the wedding bells, Gulab jamun has their place in every event. Origin of the name "Gulab Jamun":   The name "Gulab Jamun" itself is quite poetic, combining "Gulab," which means rose, and "Jamun," a fruit that the dessert resembles in shape and size. Making of the sweet: This dessert consists of small, round balls made from a dough of khoya (reduced milk solids) or milk powder, sometimes mixed with a bit of flour. These dough balls are deep-fried to a perfect golden brown and then soaked in a warm, aromatic sugar syrup flavored with rose water, cardamom, and occasionally saffron. The syrup not only sweetens the gulab jamun but als