Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Sugar Syrup

   In a pan, add 1 cup of water, 2 cups of sugar, and 2-3 cardamom pods. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for a few minutes to form a normal syrup (not a one-string consistency). Once ready, turn off the heat.

2. 2.Prepare Bread Slices

   Take 12 slices of bread and carefully cut off all the brown crusts from the edges. Discard the crusts or save them for breadcrumbs. Tear the white bread slices into smaller pieces and place them in a large bowl.

3. 3.Make the Dough

   To the crumbled bread, add 3-4 tablespoons of milk and 1 tablespoon of milk powder. Mix and knead the ingredients thoroughly with your hands until a soft, uniform dough forms. Add 1 tablespoon of ghee and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and pliable. Let the dough rest for 2 minutes, then knead again for a minute.

4. 4.Form Gulab Jamun Balls

   Take small portions of the dough and roll them between your palms to form smooth, crack-free balls. The video shows making mini-sized balls, but you can adjust the size as per your preference. Ensure there are no cracks on the surface of the balls.

5. 5.Fry Gulab Jamun

   Heat enough ghee or oil for deep frying in a pan over low heat. Once the oil is warm (not too hot), gently place the gulab jamun balls into the pan. Fry them on low heat, stirring occasionally, until they turn a beautiful golden brown color on all sides. This slow frying ensures they cook through and absorb the syrup well.

6. 6.Soak in Sugar Syrup

   Once the gulab jamun balls are golden brown, remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon and immediately transfer them into the warm (neem garam) sugar syrup prepared earlier. Cover the pan with a lid and let the gulab jamun soak in the syrup for at least 2 hours. This allows them to become soft, juicy, and absorb all the sweet flavor.

7. 7.Serve and Garnish

   After 2 hours, the gulab jamun will have plumped up and become perfectly soft and juicy. Transfer them to a serving bowl. Garnish with sliced almonds. Serve warm or chilled as desired.