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Gulab Jamun Pancake

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Fluffy Saffron Pancakes topped Gulab jamun

Recipe by

Saima Rahman
Servings

3-4

Prep time

15 mins

Cooking time

20 mins

These Buttermilk Saffron Pancakes with Gulab Jamun are a decadent fusion treat, sweet, floral, and fluffy – a brunch and dessert delight with a desi twist. Topped with warm gulab jamun, pistachios, and rose petals, this is the perfect Indo-fusion breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda

Wet Ingredients (at room temperature):

  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 15 mins)
  • 8–10 saffron strands, soaked in the buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tbsp melted butter
  • ¼ tsp cardamom powder

Toppings:

  • Gulab jamun with a drizzle of its syrup
  • Crushed pistachios
  • Dried rose petals

Directions

  1. Prepare the buttermilk: If using milk, mix with lemon juice and let sit 15 minutes until slightly curdled. Add saffron strands to infuse.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk-saffron mixture, egg, melted butter, and cardamom powder.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a spatula. Do not overmix some lumps are fine.
  5. Rest the batter: Let it sit 10–15 minutes while heating the pan.
  6. Cook the pancakes: Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Add butter generously. Pour ~½ cup of batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form, then flip until golden brown.
  7. Assemble and serve: Stack pancakes, place warm gulab jamun on top, drizzle with syrup, and sprinkle with pistachios and rose petals.

Recipe Video

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Buttermilk Saffron pancakes with gulab jamun 🌹Dry Ingredients – 1 1/3 cup of flour – 1tsp salt – 2 tbs sugar – 1 tbs baking powder – 1/2 tsp baking soda (for that rise) 🌹Wet ingredients (Everything needs to be at room temp) – 1 cup buttermilk / 1 cup milk + 1 tbs lemon juice (let it sit for 15 mins) – 8-10 Saffron soaked in the buttermilk – 1 egg – 4 tbs melted butter – 0.25 tsp cardamom powder 🌹Toppings – Gulab Jamun + syrup – Crushed Pistachios – Crushed Rose Petals Combine wet and dry ingredients without overmixing, allowing small pockets of flour. Use a rubber or wooden spatula to mix the batter. Let it rest, then pour 1/2 cup of batter in the pan with generous amounts of butter. Flip until both sides are golden brown 🌹Pancakes are so much better when you add some desi twist to it. #dessert #recipe #recipes #pancakes #gulabjamun

♬ original sound – Pinkvilla – Pinkvilla

Notes

  • Rest the batter for extra fluffiness.
  • Fold gently- overmixing makes dense pancakes.
  • Use fresh saffron for vibrant color and flavor.

Rating: 4 out of 5.

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