Ingredients
For the Gulab Jamun Balls:
– 1 cup milk powder, ¼ cup all-purpose flour (maida), ¼ tsp baking soda, 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter), ¼ cup milk (warm), Oil or ghee (for frying)
For the Sugar Syrup:
– 1 ½ cups sugar, 1 ½ cups water, 4-5 cardamom pods (crushed), 1 tsp rose water (optional), A few saffron strands (optional)
Instructions:
– In a pan, mix sugar, water, and crushed cardamom.
– Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
– Add rose water and saffron strands (if using). Keep warm.
– In a bowl, mix milk powder, flour, and baking soda. Add ghee and mix until crumbly.
– Slowly add warm milk and knead into a soft, smooth dough. Do not over-knead.
– Cover and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
– Divide the dough into small, smooth balls (avoid cracks).Heat oil or ghee on low-medium heat.
– Fry the balls until golden brown, stirring gently for even cooking.
– Remove and drain excess oil.
– Add the fried jamuns to the warm syrup.
– Let them soak for at least 2 hours.