Keto Gulab Jamun
Delight your taste buds with this indulgent yet guilt-free *Keto Gulab Jamun*! A low-carb twist on the traditional Indian dessert, this recipe swaps refined ingredients for keto-friendly staples like almond flour, grated paneer, and erythritol. The golden fried dough balls are soaked in an aromatic syrup made with rose water, saffron, and zero-calorie sweeteners, ensuring all the classic flavors shine through. Perfectly soft, sweet, and fragrant, these gulab jamuns are made without compromising on taste or your ketogenic lifestyle. Ready in just under an hour, this keto dessert is ideal for festive occasions or a treat-yourself moment. Savor the richness of Indian desserts with this sugar-free, low-carb masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 0.5 cup Paneer (grated)
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 1 tablespoon Ghee
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Erythritol
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Rose water
- 1 pinch Saffron strands
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a bowl, mix together almond flour, grated paneer, baking powder, cardamom powder, and ghee until a crumbly texture forms.
Add the heavy cream gradually into the mixture and knead until it transforms into a smooth dough.
Divide the dough into equal small portions and shape them into smooth, round balls. Ensure there are no cracks.
In a pan, heat vegetable oil on medium heat. Once hot, shallow fry the dough balls until golden brown. Ensure to fry them evenly by turning them occasionally.
To make the syrup, in a separate pot, combine erythritol and water. Bring to a boil and stir until the erythritol fully dissolves.
Reduce the heat and add the rose water and saffron. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
Once the fried balls are ready, soak them in the hot syrup. Let them absorb the syrup for at least 15 minutes while they remain warm.
Serve the Keto Gulab Jamun warm or at room temperature and enjoy the delicious low-carb sweet treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2907 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 307.1 g | 394% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.8 g | 319% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 270 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.4 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 44.2 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 483 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 192 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
