Gulab jamun

Make Gulab jamun at home

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk powder
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp ghee
• About 1/4 cup warm milk
• Oil or ghee for deep frying
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 4 cardamom pods
• 1 tsp rose water
• Pinch of saffron

How it's made

1. Boil sugar, water and cardamom for 8 minutes; add rose water and saffron and keep the syrup warm.
2. Mix milk powder, flour, baking powder and ghee, and add milk to make a soft dough.
3. Rest 10 minutes, then roll into smooth crack-free balls.
4. Heat oil over low heat.
5. Fry the balls gently, turning, 8 to 10 minutes until deep golden brown.
6. Drain and drop into the warm syrup.
7. Soak at least 1 hour before serving.