Gulab Jamun

Ingredients for 5 servings:

• 1 cup skim milk powder
• ¼ cup flour, sifted
• 3 tbsp ghee or butter
• ¼ cup milk, room temperature
• 1 pinch of baking powder
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cardamom pod(s)
• 1 tbsp rose water
• 1 stalk(s) frying fat

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 10 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 50 minutes

Indian fried sweet balls

Place a small saucepan on the stovetop for the syrup and bring the sugar, water, cardamom pod, and rose water to a boil. Continue boiling for about 5 minutes, then keep warm on a low heat. Once the syrup has set, mix the skimmed milk powder, flour, ghee, milk, and baking powder in a bowl by hand to form a dough. Heat the frying oil on low heat (the balls shouldn’t brown too quickly). Form the dough into small balls, slightly smaller than ping-pong balls, and place them in the frying oil. Fry slowly until dark brown, turning constantly. Once the balls have cooled slightly, place them in the syrup and let them sit for 5 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve warm – on a dish, placed in the syrup. Tip: They can also be eaten cold.