Gulab jamun

Gulab jamun doesnt require any introduction. gulab jamuns are popular all over india. liked by almost everybody, these are sweet softballs with delightful aroma and luscious taste.this diwali indulge in these delecious deserts. time to say yes for sweets, without any guilt.

Ingredients:

For jamuns: 2cups unsweetened khoya
                   5-6tsp all purpose flour(maida)
                   1/4tsp cardamom powder
                   ghee or oil for deep frying

For sugar syrup:1cup sugar
                         1cup water
                         1tsp cardamom powder
                         a few saffron strands

Method: 1)in a bowl, combine the khoya, maida and cardamom powder and mix well. knead to a firm dough
                 without using any water.
              2)divide the dough into small, equal lemon sized smalls. these should not have cracks on the surface
                 as otherwise the gulab jamuns  will crack while frying. refrigerate for 10-15min.
              3)deep fry in ghee or oil, over low flame until they turn golden brown in color.keep aside.
              4)in a bowl heat sugar and water till the sugar gets dissolved. add cardamom powder and saffron
                 strands. mix well.
              5)add all the fried balls in the hot sugar syrup. mix well and keep it covered for 30min.
              6)garnish with dry fruits and saffron. serve hot.