Good-Ol' Gulab Jamuns  
by: Subramanian (aarthi@access.texas.gov)

Ingredients:

  • Carnation Milk Powder   -   2 1/2 cups
  • All-purpose Flour   -   1/2 cup
  • Heavy whipping cream   -   1/2 pint
  • Baking soda   -   A pinch
  • Sugar   -   3 cups
  • Water   -   5 1/2 cups
  • Cardamon (Elaichi)   -   4-5
  • Oil   -   For frying

Method:

Mix milk powder, all-purpose flour and baking soda in vessel. Add whipping cream and knead well. Make sure the dough is soft and easy to knead (add milk if needed). Leave for a few minutes. Make the sugar syrup: Add sugar to the water. After the solution starts to boil, reduce the heat and let it boil for 4-6 mins. Add powdered cardamon and keep the syrup aside. Heat oil. Meanwhile, roll the dough into round or oval shaped