Soft, melt-in-your-mouth dumplings soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup — Gulab Jamun is a classic Indian dessert perfect for every celebration!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup milk powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)

3-4 tbsp milk (or as needed)

Oil or ghee for frying

For Sugar Syrup:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 4 cardamom pods (crushed)
• A few saffron strands (optional)
• 1 tsp rose water (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix milk powder, flour, and baking soda. Add ghee and gradually add milk to form a soft, smooth dough. Let it rest for 10 minutes.

Make the Syrup: Heat sugar and water in a pan until the sugar dissolves. Add cardamom, saffron, and rose water. Simmer for 5 minutes and set aside.

Shape & Fry: Roll the dough into small, smooth balls without cracks. Heat oil on low-medium flame and fry the balls until golden brown.

Soak & Serve: Remove the fried gulab jamuns, drain excess oil, and immediately add them to the warm sugar syrup. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes before serving.