Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare the Sugar Syrup

   Add 1 cup of sugar to a pan. Pour in 3/4 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely and the syrup thickens slightly. Add 1 teaspoon of ghee to the boiling syrup and stir.

2. 2.Prepare the Gulab Jamun Dough

   In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of milk powder and 1/4 cup of maida. Add 2 tablespoons of ghee and 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder to the dry ingredients. Mix well with your hands until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

3. 3.Knead the Dough

   Add 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder to the mixture. Gradually add 2-3 tablespoons of milk, a little at a time, and gently knead to form a soft, smooth dough. Do not over-knead. The dough should be pliable.

4. 4.Shape the Gulab Jamuns

   Grease your hands lightly with oil or ghee. Take small portions of the dough and roll them into smooth, crack-free balls. Ensure there are no cracks to prevent them from breaking during frying.

5. 5.Fry the Gulab Jamuns

   Heat oil or ghee for deep frying in a pan over medium-low heat. Once the oil is moderately hot, gently drop the shaped dough balls into the oil. Fry them on a low flame, turning occasionally, until they turn uniformly golden brown to dark brown. This ensures they cook evenly from the inside.

6. 6.Soak in Sugar Syrup

   Once fried, immediately remove the hot gulab jamuns from the oil and transfer them directly into the warm sugar syrup. Let them soak in the syrup for at least 30 minutes to an hour, or until they absorb the syrup and become soft and plump.

7. 7.Serve

   Serve the Gulab Jamuns warm or at room temperature. You can garnish with chopped nuts if desired.