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Many Western visitors to Kochi enjoy capping off a day on the beach with a night on the town. This port city on India's Malabar coast isn't known for its club scene, but as one of the country's hottest tourist destinations, it still keeps its foreign guests entertained after sundown. Most of Kochi's nightclubs and lounges are in big hotels and charge prices out of range for most locals, but a few attract a mixed crowd.
Kochi and Names
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Kochi, on the Arabian Sea about 665 miles south of Mumbai, is in the
state of Kerala. In colonial times, the city was called Cochin, and
often still is. Even in Kochi/Cochin, you'll see it referred to both
ways, but for all practical purposes, the two names are interchangeable.
However, nomenclature gets a lot more confusing than that. The original
city of Cochin is relatively small and one of many districts, towns and
villages within the Greater Cochin metropolitan region. Original Cochin
now part of the district of Ernakulam, where you'll find many of the
hotels, shops and restaurants -- think of it as "downtown" Cochin. So
when people refer to Ernakulam, they're usually using the name as a
synonym for the original part of Kochi/Cochin, not the whole region.
Ava Lounge in Kochi's Commercial Hub
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By day, the Ava Lounge, named in honor of the late movie star Ava
Gardner, is an upscale restaurant in Ernakulum, Kochi's commercial
district. After dark, though, it morphs into a lively disco and dance
venue. You'll find the Ava Lounge in the Dream Hotel on Sahodaran
Ayyappan, or S.A., Road.
Loungevity: Boogie to Bollywood Hits
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Loungevity on Mahatma Gandhi, or M.G., Road is where visitors can
meet and mingle with young locals out for a night on the town. Frommer's
calls the club “a cool white minimalist lounge bar" in an "untouristy
part of the city.” Located in the Avenue Regent Hotel, Loungevity's DJs
spin Bollywood as well as international pop hits.
Getting Your Glow On
-
Glow offers clubbers a 1,500-square-foot dance floor and an ambiance
hearkening back to the 1970s heyday of disco, complete with psychedelic
lighting effects. It's in the Hotel Harbour View on M.G. Road near the
Cochin shipyard.
A Club for Sports Fans
-
Champs Sports Lounge sometimes hosts DJ-and-dance nights, but people
mainly come to this informal tavern in Kaloor district to watch live
telecasts of India's two favorite sports -- cricket and "football,"
meaning soccer. Decor consists of posters of great moments in sports,
and prices are lower than many of Kochi's more glamorous venues.
For a Quieter Experience ...
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Divine is an intimate wine lounge in the Malabar House, a boutique
hotel in the historic Fort Cochin area. There, you can spend the evening
sampling fine Indian vintages paired with recommended dishes food from
an international menu.
One of Kochi's Best Views
-
On Marine Drive, the Harbour View lounge in the landmark Taj
Residency Hotel, also known as the Taj Gateway, commands a striking view
of Kochi Harbour.
Cottage Cheese in Sugar Syrup!
Low Calorie Cottage Cheese Dessert recipe | Source
Quick n easy Dessert ideas
I LOVE DESSERTS! But what to do about the high calories?
It's smarter to look at portions than to count calories.
-----Randy Jackson
Cottage Cheese/ Paneer low calorie dessert | Source
I love Dessert but it has to be Low Calorie Dessert!
© Chitrangada Sharan, March 2012
All Rights Reserved.
-----It can be easily prepared at home, by curdling hot, boiling milk, with lemon juice or curd.
------After curdling,pass the milk through a sieve, discard the liquid and use the paneer/ cottage cheese.
-------Paneer/ cottage cheese is readily available at supermarkets, dairies as well.
--------Paneer or cottage cheese can be prepared at home as well. ( see link).
---------It is a simple and low calorie dessert.
--------I always keep Paneer in my refrigerator, because it is so easy to turn it into a great recipe and that too very quickly.
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- Most of you will agree with me that for regular day to day cooking, the recipes which can be prepared with minimum or very few ingredients and that too very quickly are preferred.
- I always love cooking recipes with minimum ingredients and the ones which can be ready in few minutes.
- Too many preparations are meant for grand parties or weddings or other ceremonies.
- Desserts are a must in Indian cooking. And since you eat it daily, there can not be anything better than a low calorie dessert.
- Here is one such dessert option, which you would enjoy making and serving to your loved ones!
What is Paneer?
-----Cottage cheese or Paneer as it is commonly called in India, is a versatile and favorite ingredient, for the vegetarians and is enjoyed both in sweet dishes, sweets or salted recipes.-----It can be easily prepared at home, by curdling hot, boiling milk, with lemon juice or curd.
------After curdling,pass the milk through a sieve, discard the liquid and use the paneer/ cottage cheese.
-------Paneer/ cottage cheese is readily available at supermarkets, dairies as well.
--------Paneer or cottage cheese can be prepared at home as well. ( see link).
---------It is a simple and low calorie dessert.
--------I always keep Paneer in my refrigerator, because it is so easy to turn it into a great recipe and that too very quickly.
Cook Time
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ready in: 30 min
Yields: 4
Home made Cottage cheese/ Paneer | Source
Other related hubs by Chitrangada Sharan
- How To Make Fresh And Pure Panner or Cottage Cheese ...
Paneer or Cottage Cheese is a popular option for vegetarians in India. It is so versatile, it can be cooked both as a sweet as well as salted recipe. Have you tried making fresh Paneer it at home----- - How to make Palak-Paneer or Spinach and Cottage cheese
Spinach or Palak combined with cottage cheese or Paneer, is nutrition combined with taste. In addition it is a dieter's delight, since it is low in calorie and does not use too much fat or oil.
Ingredients
- 200 grams. Cottage cheese or Paneer
- 2 tablespoons castor sugar
- 1/2 cup dry coconut, grated
- 1/2 teaspoonful green cardamom, powdered
- 1 teaspoonful raisins
- Take one litre of milk and put to boil. When it is boiled, add lemon juice and it will curdle. Pass through sieve and let the Paneer/ Cottage cheese cool/\.
- Cut the cottage cheese into small pieces, such as square or triangles, as you choose.
- Take a pan suitable for boiling liquids. Place a glass of water to boil, on medium flame. After 2 to 3 minutes add grated coconut, raisins and cardamom powder. One fourth water will evaporate by this time. Remove from fire and do not over boil, as the paneer will become hard.
- When the sugar syrup looks ready with a two thread consistency, add Paneer/ Cottage Cheese.
- Boil for another two minutes and then take it off the heat.
- Transfer in a serving bowl and add thin shredded almonds and saffron, if you like. You may even decorate it with Silver foil, which is how the Indian sweets are decorated to give an attractive finish.
Indian Sweets Shop | Source
Do you prefer home made Cottage Cheese?
Other Dessert Recipes Made With Paneer
Paneer is a very popular food item in India and can be combined with some other ingredients to make delicious sweets.
- Rasgullas~~~ the sweet dumplings in sugar syrup.
- Rasmalai~~~ is made with soaking flat Rasgullas in thick and creamy milk syrup, containing the richness of saffron and pistachios.
- Sandesh~~~ is pure paneer or chenna, mixed with green cardamoms or similar flavours.
- Chamcham~~~ is another favourite sweet made with chenna or paneer, with a lovely sunshine yellow colour.
To Conclude:
- My children just love Paneer and why not!
- It is a good idea to make Paneer and store it in your refrigerator. In most Indian homes, you will find Paneer readily available in the refrigerator.
- But it is advisable to keep in deep refrigerator, otherwise it may become stale. You can take it out half an hour before cooking, so that it gets back at room temperature.
- With changing times, people are becoming more health conscious. So they prefer low calorie food, and the above recipe is an example of that.
- No ceremony is complete without Sweets, in India. And Paneer provides a huge variety in sweets. Almost every state in India has a different variety of sweet to offer.
Low fat, low sugar Paneer Dessert recipe | Source
The
paanwala today, a few have become tech savvy and have outlets in
airconditioned malls and shops. Some have their own websites where paan
can be ordered and delivery is made as per the customers' choice at
their homes.
One paanwala in New Delhi, Pandey Paan, claims to have served all politicians and all Indian Presidents since Indian Independence. He serves over 75 varieties of paans and all his products are tobacco free.
Pandey has served paans to President, Barack Obama, former President Bill Clinton & former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
One paanwala in New Delhi, Pandey Paan, claims to have served all politicians and all Indian Presidents since Indian Independence. He serves over 75 varieties of paans and all his products are tobacco free.
Pandey has served paans to President, Barack Obama, former President Bill Clinton & former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
About Paan
Paan
is a traditional digestive and mouth freshener used in India, since
ancient times. It is chewed and eaten usually after meals but it can be
consumed any time of the day.
Paan is consumed in many Asian countries including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bamgladesh, Sri Lanka, Philipines, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Vitenam and Laos,
Paan has several ingredients that go into its preparation. Four things that are necessary to make a paan are :
After adding the various ingredients to the betel leaf, it is folded into a triangular shape called a "Bida" or "Gilauree".
Some people add tobacco to the pan which then makes the paan harmful to health.
Paan was invented by the scholars of Ayurveda thousands of years ago. Reference to paan found in the ancient Indian vedic text " The Bhagvata Purana" goes back to about 5000 years. It references Lord Krishna as having eaten paan.
The popular tradition of paan eating was started by Queen Noor Jehan, mother of Emperor Shah Jehan, who got the famous Taj Mahal constructed.
Paan is consumed in many Asian countries including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bamgladesh, Sri Lanka, Philipines, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Vitenam and Laos,
Paan has several ingredients that go into its preparation. Four things that are necessary to make a paan are :
- Betel leaf
- Catechu paste
- Areca nut
- Slaked lime paste
After adding the various ingredients to the betel leaf, it is folded into a triangular shape called a "Bida" or "Gilauree".
Some people add tobacco to the pan which then makes the paan harmful to health.
Paan was invented by the scholars of Ayurveda thousands of years ago. Reference to paan found in the ancient Indian vedic text " The Bhagvata Purana" goes back to about 5000 years. It references Lord Krishna as having eaten paan.
The popular tradition of paan eating was started by Queen Noor Jehan, mother of Emperor Shah Jehan, who got the famous Taj Mahal constructed.
Betel leaves
betel leaves the foundation of paan making ingredients | Source
Varieties Of Betel Leaves
There are 3 types of betel leaves that are used in making pan. They are:
- Kalkatta - A dark green colored leaf
- Banarasi - A light green colored leaf
- Maghai - A leaf available in both shades of green but having smaller leaves than the above two varieties.
The Paanwala
The
person who makes paan is called "paanwala". Paan can be bought at
almost every street corner of India. The pan shop is not a big or
elaborate structure. In fact it is a small wooden structure about 5 feet
by 5 feet. You can see one such structure in the picture below.
Paan Shop
Click thumbnail to view full-size
A paan shop | Source
Different Types Of Paan
Some of the main types of paan that are prepared are :
Some more types of paan can be seen in the pictures below.
- Sada Paan - It is the simplest type of paan. Most of the time areca nut, catechu paste and slaked lime paste is added to the betel leaf. Menthol powder, cardamom or clove can be added if the customer so prefers.
- Meetha Paan - It is a sweet paan with along with the above some spices like fennel seeds, cinnamom powder etc, gulkand, tutty fruity etc being also added.
- Tambakhu Paan - It is a sada pan to which tobacco leaf powder is added.
- Trento/olerno paan - It is a mint flavored paan.
Some more types of paan can be seen in the pictures below.
Different Types Of Paan
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South Indian Paan | Source
Ingredients Used In Paan
In the picture below, you can see some of the ingredients used in making paan. They are :
- Betel leaf - the leaf of the vine Piper betle.
- Areca nut- the seed of the plant Areca catechu. Both roasted and unroasted seeds are used. It is also called betel nut.
- Katha - catechu paste made from the bark of the plant Acacia catechu.
- Slaked lime paste - made with water.
- Gulkand - rose petals candied in sugar.
- Grated coconut.
- Spices - fennel seeds, cardamom, cinnamon powder, cloves, nutmeg powder wtc.
- Tutty frutty.
- Syrup of powdered rose leaves.
- Menthol powder
- Camphor powder.
- Dried dates.
- Hara patta - dried green leaves.
- Tobacco powder - This is ONLY USED for those who are
used to consuming tobacco and ask specifically for its addition to their
paan.
Different Ingredients Used In A Paan
the array of ingredients used in paan | Source
Making a paan
paanwala making a paan | Source
Watch How Paan Is Made In The Video Below
Paan Chewing - Some Research & Views
Though
the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World
Health Organization (WHO), accept scientific evidence confirming that
chewing paan and consuming areca nut is cancer causing, there is
research that underlines the health benefits of betel leaf and some of
the ingredients used in paan, barring tobacco of course, which does cause cancer.
Read the following :
Read about the medical benefits of some of the ingredients that are used in paan
Read about the medical benefits of the Betel leaf. You can read the entire research article here. It will download as a pdf file.
Read about the benefits of betel leaf chewing.
Read the following :
Read about the medical benefits of some of the ingredients that are used in paan
Read about the medical benefits of the Betel leaf. You can read the entire research article here. It will download as a pdf file.
Read about the benefits of betel leaf chewing.
More About Paan
Paan
is also served in traditional ceremonies like marriages, receptions and
religious festivals. It is a refreshing indulgence anytime of the day.
Eating an occasional pan is a treat some people enjoy. Consuming paan
regularly stains the teeth and gums permanently a reddish color because
of the catechu paste.
For many of the regulars these paan shops have become a meeting place for friends to get together for a chit chat especially in the evenings or at night. Many paanwalas have installed small television sets that serve to entertain their customers whenever there is a cricket match going on and one can find hordes of people crowded around the paanwala's shop during such matches.
Truly, for the paanwalas the business is as brisk as ever and most of them keep their shops open well into the night to serve their clientele.
For many of the regulars these paan shops have become a meeting place for friends to get together for a chit chat especially in the evenings or at night. Many paanwalas have installed small television sets that serve to entertain their customers whenever there is a cricket match going on and one can find hordes of people crowded around the paanwala's shop during such matches.
Truly, for the paanwalas the business is as brisk as ever and most of them keep their shops open well into the night to serve their clientele.
List of Tourism operators in India. Best Hotel, Tour, sightseeing Packages in India
India is a paradise for tourists. It has a wide range of climatic zones and geographical features like snow capped mountain peaks, beautiful rivers, tropical forests, islands beaches etc. India Gate, Taj mahal, Shimla, Manali, Ajanta, Ellora, Sundarbans, Jaipur, Kerala, Cape Comorin, Andaman are must see destinations for Indian as well as foreign tourists. 'Eco-tourism' is also popular in India, centred around forest and Hill tourist spots where one can enjoy the pristine beauty of India's natural landscapes while engaging in activities like Trekking and camping. Eco tourism is popular in the evergreen hilly state of Kerala and India's North-eastern states of Assam, Sikkim, Meghalaya etc. Himalayas are the tallest and majestic mountains in the world and India is proud to house them. Places like Manali, Shimla, Mussoorie and Srinagar are top tourist destinations in the Himalayas where you can witness the mesmerising view of snow clad peaks of the tallest mountains in the world.
Government of India promotes tourism through its own agency 'Incredible India'. Various State governments are also operating their own tour agencies in India. They provide facilities such as Hotel/ Bus booking, sightseeing at reasonable prices. The quality of service and hospitality is very good. Apart from this, Indian Railways is also conducting packaged tours to many popular destinations in India through their commercial arm IRCTC. The package rates are perhaps the lowest offered by any agency in India. I have listed the government Tourist agencies state-wise below and the important places in the particular state
Incredible India: Run by Central Government Ministry of Tourism. Approved agency with certified tourist guides. Incredible India offers Hotel, Transport (Rail/Bus) as well as Shuttle facilities. Tourists can buy authentic Indian made handicrafts, tribal products and herbal medicines at affordable cost.
visit incredibleindia.org for more details
1. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation
Hptdc.nic.in, hptdc.gov.in
Important Places: Shimla, Manali, Dharamsala, Beas River, Rohtang Pass
2. Delhi Tourism
Delhitourism.gov.in
Important Places: Red fort, India Gate, Akshardam Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, Purana Qila, Zoological Park
3. UP Tourism (Taj Mahal)
www.tajmahal.gov.in
Important Places: Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort
4. Kerala Tourism
keralatourism.org
Important places: Cochi, Thekkady, Guruvayur Temple, Ashtamudi Backwaters, Alleppey
5. Tamilnadu Tourism Development corporation
ttdconline.com
Important Places: Mahabalipuram, Kanyakumari, Rameshwaram, Tanjore Temple, Ooty hill station, Kodaikanal hill station
6. Karnataka state tourism Development corporation
Karnatakatourism.org
Important places: Bengaluru Silicon city, Lal Bagh, Mysuru, Coorg Valley, ISKCON temple, Bandipur sanctuary
Other state government Tourist operators:
RAJASTHAN- tourism.rajasthan.gov.in
ANDHRA PRADESH- aptdc.gov.in
JAMMU & KASHMIR- jktourism.org
GUJARAT- gujarattourism.com
MAHARASHTRA- maharashtratourism.org
BIHAR- bihartourism.gov.in
ANDAMAN & NICOBAR- andamans.gov.in
IRCTC: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) conducts regular packaged tours to various tourist locations in India. Discount offers are provided for bulk bookings. The rates are one of the lowest offered by any operator in India. Tour packages combining 3 destinations costs as low as INR 10,000
Visit irctc.co.in to check tour packages
Palace on Wheels: ‘Palace on Wheels’ is a Luxury tourist train run by Indian Railways in association with Rajasthan state government. The train passes through important destinations and heritage places like Jaipur, Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Jodhpur, Chittorgarh etc
India is a paradise for tourists. It has a wide range of climatic zones and geographical features like snow capped mountain peaks, beautiful rivers, tropical forests, islands beaches etc. India Gate, Taj mahal, Shimla, Manali, Ajanta, Ellora, Sundarbans, Jaipur, Kerala, Cape Comorin, Andaman are must see destinations for Indian as well as foreign tourists. 'Eco-tourism' is also popular in India, centred around forest and Hill tourist spots where one can enjoy the pristine beauty of India's natural landscapes while engaging in activities like Trekking and camping. Eco tourism is popular in the evergreen hilly state of Kerala and India's North-eastern states of Assam, Sikkim, Meghalaya etc. Himalayas are the tallest and majestic mountains in the world and India is proud to house them. Places like Manali, Shimla, Mussoorie and Srinagar are top tourist destinations in the Himalayas where you can witness the mesmerising view of snow clad peaks of the tallest mountains in the world.
Government of India promotes tourism through its own agency 'Incredible India'. Various State governments are also operating their own tour agencies in India. They provide facilities such as Hotel/ Bus booking, sightseeing at reasonable prices. The quality of service and hospitality is very good. Apart from this, Indian Railways is also conducting packaged tours to many popular destinations in India through their commercial arm IRCTC. The package rates are perhaps the lowest offered by any agency in India. I have listed the government Tourist agencies state-wise below and the important places in the particular state
Incredible India: Run by Central Government Ministry of Tourism. Approved agency with certified tourist guides. Incredible India offers Hotel, Transport (Rail/Bus) as well as Shuttle facilities. Tourists can buy authentic Indian made handicrafts, tribal products and herbal medicines at affordable cost.
visit incredibleindia.org for more details
1. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation
Hptdc.nic.in, hptdc.gov.in
Important Places: Shimla, Manali, Dharamsala, Beas River, Rohtang Pass
2. Delhi Tourism
Delhitourism.gov.in
Important Places: Red fort, India Gate, Akshardam Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, Purana Qila, Zoological Park
3. UP Tourism (Taj Mahal)
www.tajmahal.gov.in
Important Places: Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort
4. Kerala Tourism
keralatourism.org
Important places: Cochi, Thekkady, Guruvayur Temple, Ashtamudi Backwaters, Alleppey
5. Tamilnadu Tourism Development corporation
ttdconline.com
Important Places: Mahabalipuram, Kanyakumari, Rameshwaram, Tanjore Temple, Ooty hill station, Kodaikanal hill station
6. Karnataka state tourism Development corporation
Karnatakatourism.org
Important places: Bengaluru Silicon city, Lal Bagh, Mysuru, Coorg Valley, ISKCON temple, Bandipur sanctuary
Other state government Tourist operators:
RAJASTHAN- tourism.rajasthan.gov.in
ANDHRA PRADESH- aptdc.gov.in
JAMMU & KASHMIR- jktourism.org
GUJARAT- gujarattourism.com
MAHARASHTRA- maharashtratourism.org
BIHAR- bihartourism.gov.in
ANDAMAN & NICOBAR- andamans.gov.in
IRCTC: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) conducts regular packaged tours to various tourist locations in India. Discount offers are provided for bulk bookings. The rates are one of the lowest offered by any operator in India. Tour packages combining 3 destinations costs as low as INR 10,000
Visit irctc.co.in to check tour packages
Palace on Wheels: ‘Palace on Wheels’ is a Luxury tourist train run by Indian Railways in association with Rajasthan state government. The train passes through important destinations and heritage places like Jaipur, Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Jodhpur, Chittorgarh etc
Deccan Odyssey: Similar to Palace on Wheels. Runs through the state of Maharashtra
Kerala Sea plane Service: Commercial sea plane service by Kerala Tourism to enable tourists enjoy the scenic beauty of Kerala’s evergreen landscape and backwaters
Private online agencies: Some of the renowned online Tour/Travel agencies in India are Yatra.com, Makemytrip.com, thomascook.in etc. You could book Hotel/Bus, tour/sightseeing packages with them
Kerala Sea plane Service: Commercial sea plane service by Kerala Tourism to enable tourists enjoy the scenic beauty of Kerala’s evergreen landscape and backwaters
Private online agencies: Some of the renowned online Tour/Travel agencies in India are Yatra.com, Makemytrip.com, thomascook.in etc. You could book Hotel/Bus, tour/sightseeing packages with them
Tiger Express:
Recently, IRCTC launched the 'Tiger Express', a special tourist train
that would take tourists to the national Parks of Bandhavgarh, Kanha etc
in Central India and explore the majestic Tigers of India. The 5
nights/6 days tour package includes Tiger safari, sightseeing and
accommodation in 3-star hotels
Parasailing at Goa: Goa
is the most preferred destination for beach activities in India and is a
foreign tourist's paradise. There are bars, casinos and water sports in
Goa out of which Parasailing is an exhilarating experience. Tourists
throng to experience the thrill of bring suspended high in the air above
the sea and enjoy the adrenaline rush while being pulled by a speed
boat. Many operators provide the service at reasonable prices.
Medicinal/Ayurvedic Tourism: India
is the repository of medicinal knowledge since ancient times and even
now India is famous for its natural indigenous medicinal systems of
Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani etc. People can get natural treatment for
various ailments and also for general body rejuvenation. There are many
centres in Kerala which offer Herbal massage treatment for various
problems.
Herbal therapies are provided for problems like Diabetes. Yoga and exercise therapies are also provided. You can read my hub below regarding Ayurvedic Medicine treatments in India
Herbal therapies are provided for problems like Diabetes. Yoga and exercise therapies are also provided. You can read my hub below regarding Ayurvedic Medicine treatments in India
Gulab
jamun is a popular dessert of South Asia. Countries such as India,
Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh are familiar with this dessert.
As it is made in rosewater, the dessert got its name ‘gulab jamun’ in
which ‘gulab’ is derived from Persian meaning rose. The word ‘jamun’
relates to the jamun fruits or java plums grown in Asian countries. The
traditional method of preparing this dessert is from milk solids.
History of gulab jamun
Gulab
Jamun originates from Afghanistan. As it is made in sugar syrup scented
with rose water, it got its first name ‘gulab’. Later saffron was
widely used in place of rose water. Sikhs claim that gulab jamun was
prepared by a Sikh chef named Sajjan Dhillon first to impress the king
of Jaladabad. Some others claim its origin with some other stories. The
dessert also became popular in Turky, during the Ottoman Empire that was
called ‘lokma’ in Arabic language.
Gulab jamun recipe from milk solids
‘Khova/Khoya’
made from milk is what is traditionally used for preparing gulab jamun.
Khova is milk cheese that is obtained by boiling and reducing milk in a
wok for a longer time. You can replace khova with skimmed milk powder
or condensed milk as preparing khova is time consuming.
Cook Time
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ready in: 1 hour 5 min
Yields: 10 gulab jamuns
Main ingredients | Source
Ingredients
- 1 small cup refined flour or maida
- 1 small cup skimmed milk powder
- 2 small cups sugar
- 2 small cups water
- 1 tbs baking soda
- a pinch saffron
- 4 to 5 cardamom pods
- 1/2 cup oil or clarified butter
Click thumbnail to view full-size
Dough preparation | Source
Instructions
- Make the sugar syrup by boiling water and adding sugar to it. When it dissolves completely, stir it well to get a light solution. Mix powdered cardamom and saffron with it and keep aside covered.
- Next step is preparation of dough. Flour and milk powder have to be kneaded well in a bowl by pouring milk little by little. Baking soda makes the mixture soft. If the mixture is hard, then sprinkle some water and knead well so that soft, small balls can be made out of the mixture.
- Make small balls without forming any cracks and holes. Cracks may lead to disintegration of the balls while frying. Uniformly molded small balls would bring up attractive and appetizing gulab jamuns.
- Fry these balls in a wok of oil or clarified butter on medium flame. You can fry one at a time, but not more than three. Ensure that the balls are fried uniformly and have the brown color. Also frying on high flame may cause break-up of the balls. When done, transfer these balls to the bowl containing sugar syrup.
- After being soaked in the sugar syrup for about 2 to 3 hours, the balls turn to sweet ‘gulab jamuns’.
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In
North India, gulab jamun is a common dessert that has a dignified place
in the dining table. As commercial powder for making gulab jamuns is
available now-a-days, making this dessert is very easy. But gulab jamuns
made from khova are the real jamuns whose taste is lingering that can’t
be obtained from using others.
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Do you like gulab jamuns?
Nutritional facts for gulab jamuns
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 1 ball | |
| Calories | 143 |
| Calories from Fat | 72 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Fat 8 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat 3 g | 15% |
| Unsaturated fat 5 g | |
| Carbohydrates 17 g | 6% |
| Sugar 16 g | |
| Fiber 0 g | |
| Protein 2 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol 10 mg | 3% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
