This blog post serves up an irresistible recipe for Gulab Jamun for Toddlers! Biting into these tender, syrup-soaked circles of deep-fried sweet dough will have your toddler begging for more. Watch their eyes light up when they discover this delectable dessert, made with fresh ingredients and no preservatives. Whether served on its own, or with a deliciously creamy accompaniment, Gulab Jamun is the perfect sweet indulgence for Australian toddlers.
General Information Servings: 18 dough balls Keywords: Gulab Jamun, Dairy-free, Nut-free, Choking Hazard Free Calories: 30 cal Protein: 0.5 g Carbs: 6.5 g Fats: 0.7 g Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 5 mins
Ingredients
- 100 g gram flour
- 2 g baking soda
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable (non-hydrogenated) margarine
- 2 tablespoons of cold water
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 180 °C
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In a medium sized bowl, mix together the gram flour and baking soda, until everything is well combined and there are no lumps left.
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Add the vegetable margarine and use your fingers to rub it into the flour mixture. Keep on rubbing until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.
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Add the cold water and mix well until all of the ingredients are combined and the mixture looks like a dough.
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Roll the dough into 18 small balls (about the size of ping-pong balls).
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Place the balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, and bake for 5 minutes.
Recommended Sides
This recipe is delicious served with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream or a spoon of sugar-free syrup. Plus, it’s always fun to joke around with the kids by asking them if they can guess which flavour goes best with the Jamuns!
Note: Gram flour is made from ground chickpeas, so this recipe is a great way to get the kids excited about eating more legumes. They just won’t know they’re getting all the nutritious benefits!
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