Imagine the delightful combination of classic American brownies and traditional Indian gulab jamun; sounds magical, right? This fusion dessert layers soft, syrupy gulab jamuns inside rich, chocolatey brownies, creating a heavenly bite that’s both comforting and a little exotic. It’s a fantastic recipe for beginners and perfect for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
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½ cupButter (melted)
1 cupGranulated white sugar
⅓ cupMilk (of your choice)
3 tspVanilla extract
1 cupPlain flour
¾ cupCocoa powder
¾ tspBaking powder
¼ tspSalt
½ cupMilk chocolate chips
½ cupDark chocolate chunks
8Gulab jamuns (medium-sized, cut into slices)
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Directions
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Step 1: Preheat and prepare the pan
Preheat your oven to 170°C. Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal. If using a silicone pan, lightly grease it instead of lining it. This step ensures the brownies bake evenly and don’t stick to the pan.
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Step 2: Combine wet ingredients
Grab a large mixing bowl and toss in the hot, melted butter and sugar. Whisk it together until the sugar begins to dissolve, creating a smooth and glossy mixture. Next, add in the milk and vanilla extract, stirring until everything is nicely blended. This will serve as the liquid base for your brownie batter.
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Step 3: Mix dry ingredients
In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Next, slowly add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Carefully fold everything together until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Avoid overmixing to retain the brownies’ fudgy texture.
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Step 4: Add chocolate and layer the batter
Gently fold the chocolate chips and chunks into the batter until they're evenly distributed. Next, spread half of this mixture into your prepared baking pan. Now, take those gulab jamun slices and arrange them on top, pressing them down lightly so they sit snugly in the batter. Pour the rest of the batter over the gulab jamuns, using a spatula to smooth the top. Make sure every piece of gulab jamun is covered so they bake evenly.
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Step 5: Bake the brownies
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a fork inserted in the centre comes out mostly clean (avoid poking through a chocolate chunk).
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Step 6: Cool and store
Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Once cooled, slice into even squares or rectangles. Store the brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days.