Gulab jamun.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk powder
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• 3 tbsp ghee or melted butter
• 1/4 cup milk (or as needed)
• Oil or ghee for deep frying
• For the sugar syrup:
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 4-5 cardamom pods (crushed)
• A few strands of saffron (optional)
• 1 tsp rose water (optional)

Instructions:

• In a mixing bowl, add milk powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
• Add ghee or melted butter to the mixture and mix it well with your fingers until it forms a crumbly texture.
• Add milk little by little and knead it to make a smooth and soft dough. Do not over-knead the dough.
• Divide the dough into small balls and roll them between your palms to make smooth balls.
• Heat the oil or ghee in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
• Once the oil is hot, add the balls to the pan in batches and fry them until they turn golden brown. Make sure to stir them occasionally for even frying.
• Remove the fried balls using a slotted spoon and drain the excess oil on a paper towel.
• To make the sugar syrup, add sugar, water, crushed cardamom pods, and saffron (if using) to a pan and bring it to a boil. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens.
• Remove the pan from the heat and add rose water (if using) to the syrup.
• Add the fried balls to the sugar syrup and let them soak for at least 1 hour or until they absorb the syrup and become soft.
• Serve the Gulab Jamun warm or chilled, garnished with chopped nuts if desired.

Enjoy your delicious and sweet Gulab Jamun!