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gulab jamun

Traditional dish from Pakistan

Must Try Vegetarian

About gulab jamun

milk-solid-based sweet from the Indian subcontinent

Gulab jamun is a sweet confectionery or dessert, originating in the Indian subcontinent, and a type of mithai popular in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, the Maldives, as well as Myanmar. It is also common in nations with substantial populations of people with South Asian heritage, such as Mauritius, Fiji, Gulf states, the Malay Peninsula, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, South Africa, and the Caribbean.

Components

  • cardamom
  • saffron
  • khoa

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Must-try when visiting Pakistan
Traditional Pakistan cuisine

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