Baked Gulab Jamun Kheer

Ingredients

• 1 liter Full-fat milk
• 12 pieces Gulab Jamuns (ready-made or homemade)
• 0.25 cup Sugar
• 0.5 cup Condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder
• 1 pinch Saffron strands
• 2 tablespoons Slivered almonds and pistachios
• 0.5 cup Khoya (dried milk solids), crumbled
• 0.5 teaspoon Rose water(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour the full-fat milk into a heavy-bottomed pan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Reduce the heat and simmer the milk, stirring frequently, until it reduces to half its original volume and thickens.

3. 3

   Add the sugar, condensed milk, and crumbled khoya to the thickened milk, whisking well to ensure no lumps remain.

4. 4

   Stir in the cardamom powder, saffron strands, and rose water, then simmer for another 5 minutes until the mixture reaches a coating consistency.

5. 5

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a shallow baking dish with ghee.

6. 6

   Place the gulab jamuns (slightly squeezed to remove excess syrup) into the baking dish and pour the thickened milk mixture over them.

7. 7

   Garnish the top with slivered almonds and pistachios, then bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the top develops a golden-brown crust.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.