GULAB JAMUNS

GULAB JAMUNS
Deliciously sweet and squidgy balls of fried dough. Somewhat like a doughnut soaked in sugar syrup.
A wonderful dessert either served hot or cold.

WHAT YOU NEED:
For the jamuns:
1 cup milk powder (I used non fat milk powder)
1/4 cup plain flour
1/4 milk
3 tablespoons  butter (Brought to room temperature)
Pinch of baking powder (Dont be tempted to add too much as they make the balls get too big and loose their shape)
For the syrup:
1 3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup water
4 coarsely grounded cardamom seeds

WHAT TO DO:

1. In a large mixing bowl add the milk powder, flour and baking powder.
2. Rub in the softened butter followed by the milk and set aside for 15 mins.
3. If the dough is dry, add more milk, as the dough should be soft and a little stretchy.
4. Knead the dough. (I spray my hands with oil before this as it gets messy and sticky)
5. Divide the dough into equal portions and roll into smooth little balls. Dont be tempted to make them too big as they will not cook properly in the middle.
6. Heat the oil in a frying pan on medium heat and fry the balls. Keep rolling them in the oil so they get evenly cooked. Cook till deep golden brown and maintain low to medium heat or the outside will brown too quickly and the inside will not be cooked properly.
7. Set aside the balls and make the sugar syrup as directed below.
8. To make the sugar syrup add the sugar, water and cardomon to a sauce pan and heat on med for about 15 mins till all sugar has dissolved.
9. Take the sugar syrup off the heat and add the gulab jamuns to the sugar mixture and roll them about for about five mins till the swell and absorb lots of the syrup.
10. Remove the jamons and serve.

Serving tips:
1. Hot or cold
2. With Cream, Ice cream or alone.
3. Add slivered almonds or pistachios.