Baklava
Both are deep-fried or baked dough balls soaked in a sweet syrup. Baklava is often layered with nuts like pistachios or walnuts.
Anguletti
These small, fried doughnuts are dipped in a honey or sugar syrup. They are often flavored with orange zest or cinnamon
Churros
While churros are typically long, fried dough sticks, they share the deep-fried and syrupy characteristics of Gulab Jamun.
Loukoumades
These small, fried dough balls are soaked in a honey or syrup and often topped with nuts or cinnamon
Malai Kofta
While not as sweet as Gulab Jamun, Malai Kofta is a vegetarian dish made of deep-fried potato dumplings coated in a rich, creamy tomato sauce.
Mochi
While mochi is made from rice flour and often filled with sweet bean paste, it shares the chewy texture and sweet flavor of Gulab Jamun.
Risalamande
This Christmas dessert is made of rice pudding with almonds and a sweet almond sauce. While it's not fried, it shares the creamy and sweet characteristics of Gulab Jamun.
Soan Papd
This Indian sweet is made from sugar, clarified butter, and milk. It has a light, flaky texture and is often coated in saffron or cardamom
Zeppole
These fried dough balls are often filled with cream or custard and dusted with powdered sugar. They share the deep-fried and sweet nature of Gulab Jamun.