Eid Dessert Recipes

Here are two delicious dessert recipes to add to your Eid celebration:

  Gulab Jamun: Gulab Jamun is a classic South Asian dessert that is often served during Eid. These soft, spongy balls are made from milk powder, fried until golden brown, and then soaked in a sweet syrup. Here's how to make it:

Ingredients:

For the Gulab Jamun:

• 1 cup milk powder
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 cup ghee or butter, melted
• 2-3 tbsp milk
• Oil or ghee, for frying

For the Syrup:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3-4 cardamom pods, crushed

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the milk powder, flour, and baking soda.
2. Add the ghee or butter and mix well.
3. Add the milk, a tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
4. Roll the dough into small balls, about the size of a cherry.
5. Heat the oil or ghee in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the balls until they are golden brown on all sides.
6. In a separate saucepan, mix together the sugar, water, and crushed cardamom pods. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low.
7. Add the fried Gulab Jamun to the syrup and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
8. Serve hot or at room temperature, garnished with chopped pistachios.

   Baklava: Baklava is a sweet and flaky pastry that is popular in the Middle East and Mediterranean. It is made with layers of phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and a sweet syrup. Here's how to make it:

Ingredients:

• 1 package phyllo dough, thawed
• 2 cups chopped nuts (pistachios, walnuts, or almonds)
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a small saucepan, mix together the sugar, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.
3. Remove the cinnamon stick and let the syrup cool.
4. Grease a large baking dish with some of the melted butter.