Gulab Jamun With Khoya

INGREDIENTS 

for instant khova/mava (200 grams):

• 1 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 cup milk powder

for jamun dough:

• ½ cup (78 grams) maida / plain flour
• pinch baking soda
• 3 tbsp milk (warm)
• oil / ghee for deep frying

for sugar syrup:

• 1½ cup sugar
• 1½ cup water
• 3 pods cardamom / elachi
• ¼ tsp saffron
• 1 tsp rose water
• ½ tsp lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS 

firstly, take a small ball sized dough and make ball.

make sure there are no cracks on balls. else there are chances for  jamun to break while frying.

heat the has on medium flame and when the oil / ghee is moderately hot drop the balls.

fry the balls on low flame stirring in continuously.

fry until the balls the golden brown for 12-15 minutes.

drop the hot gulab jamuns into the warm sugar syrup.

cover the lid and rest for 2 hours.

finally, the gulab jamun has doubled in size. serve warm with ice cream or cold.