Sweet Planet: A Pakistani sweet favorite

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Pakistani cuisine is adept at using cardamom to add an additional layer of flavor. In the traditional gulab jamun dessert, the combination of green cardamoms with sugar and rose water means that the little milk balls not just are sweet but also incorporate spicy and floral notes. Danyal runs a family bakery. In revealing how this traditional dessert is made, he offers an insight into its importance in Pakistan’s culinary culture.

For a taste of something sweet, check out “Sweet Planet” coproduced by CGTN and Insight TV, which premiered on March 29.