GULAB JAMUN

All time favorites of kids and adults.

Milk powder            1C
All purpose flour      1 Tablespoon
Yogurt                     2 Tablespoon
Butter                      1 Tablespoon
Baking Soda            1/4 teaspoon
Water                      2C
Sugar                       2C
Rose Essence           few drops
Cardamom powder  1/2 teaspoon
Saffron                     few strands
Oil                           for deep frying

Make the syrup in  pan by adding water, sugar, rose essence, cardamom powder and saffron. Put the pan on flame and bring it to boil. Once it starts boiling reduce the heat and allow it to simmer.Meanwhile, get the oil for deep frying ready. Heat up the oil on low to medium heat.

Now for the dumplings, add in milk powder,flour,baking soda and mix well. Add in the clarified butter.Slowly start mixing in the yogurt. Make into a dough. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes.Make desired size balls. Make sure they are smooth and do not have creases or cracks.

Test the oil by dropping a small portion.Carefully fry for an even color. Take them onto a paper towel.

Bring the syrup to another quick boil and add in the dumplings.Soak in syrup for 45 minutes.

Serve hot or cold.