The main reason for gulab jamuns to break while frying is the temperature of the oil. Always heat the oil in medium heat and if you add a small dough to it, it should rise without browning. Frying the dough in very hot oil or low heat will result in breaking, cracks on the surface, and also sometimes half-cooked gulab jamuns.u003cbr/u003eAnother important reason is the dough might be too dry or tight. To make a perfect sweet the dough should be not tight or dry. So make sure to combine the dough with enough moisture in the right consistency as suggested in the recipe card above.u003cbr/u003e