Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is one of India’s famed and popular desserts.  It is basically fried dough balls soaked in lightly spiced sugar syrup.  This dessert is a must at Indian festivals and major celebrations.  There are several recipes to make the perfect ‘Gulab Jamun’ and this  is an easy and quick one, Can be served chilled or warm.

Ingredients:::

• Milk powder - 1 cup
• Plain flour - 3/4 cup
• Salt - To taste
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Melted ghee - 2 tablespoons 
• Curds  - 2 tablespoons 

For Syrup:::  

• Granulated sugar - 3 cups
• 4 cups water – add few cardamons, 
• Rose water- 1 tsp
• A few strands of Saffron.

Method:::

1. In a bowl Mix milk powder, plain flour, salt, baking powder together with 2 tablespoons of curds and 2 tablespoons of melted ghee.   
2. Knead the dough – it will be soft and shiny from the ghee.   
3. Make small round balls ensuring that they are smooth with no cracks.  
4. Take oil in a pan and deep fry on a very slow fire till they are dark brown.    
5. It is important that the fire is very slow or else the balls will brown too quickly.   
6. Fry in small batches.
7. Add immediately to hot syrup and boil for 5-10 minutes till double in size.