Gulab Jamun

Ingredients

• For the Dough
• 1 cup milk powder
• 1/3 cup All Purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp ghee
• 10 Tbsp heavy cream (1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp)
• For the Frying Oil
• 3 cups oil (or just use ghee)
• 4 Tbsp ghee
• For the Syrup
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
• 1 cup sugar
• pinch saffron
• Rose water

Instructions

1. Combine flour, salt and baking powder in a large bowl.
2. Add ghee and mix well.
3. Add milk powder.
4. Slowly add cream to form a dough.
5. Let rest, covered, for 20 minutes.
6. Form balls with the dough. 1/2 tablespoon scoop will give a good size.
7. Deep fry the balls in hot ghee, or ghee and vegetable oil mixture. The oil should be around 325° F.
8. Allow the balls to cool. Make the syrup by combining water and sugar and heating to a boil. Add cardamom, saffron and water.
9. Remove from head and allow it to cool slightly. Add the gulab jamun balls to the syrup and let it soak for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 321
• Carbohydrates: 11
• Protein: 2
• Fat: 31
• Saturated Fat: 6
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 7
• Monounsaturated Fat: 17
• Trans Fat: 0.1
• Cholesterol: 18
• Sodium: 41
• Potassium: 78
• Fiber: 0.1
• Sugar: 9
• Vitamin A: 126
• Vitamin C: 0.4
• Calcium: 51
• Iron: 0.1