Gulab Jamun

Method

• Grate Khoya and Chhena and keep aside.
  
• Mix Khoya, Chenna, soda bi-carb, green cardamom powder and a little water to make it into a soft dough.
  
• Divide into 40 equal portions. Shape into balls (gulab jamuns).
  
• These balls can be stuffed with saffron, pistachio nuts or green cardamom powder.
  
• Prepare sugar syrup with equal quantity of sugar and water.
  
• Heat Ghee or oil in a Kadhai. Deep fry prepared balls on a slow flame till golden in color.
  
• Remove and keep in sugar syrup for 20 minutes.
  
• Note: Temperature of the oil should be low, else gulab jamuns will remain uncooked from inside.

Ingredients

• Chhena- 100 gms.,
• Mawa- 500 gms.,
• Soda bi-carb- 1 tsp.,
• Flour- 5 tbsps.,
• Green cardamom powder- 1 tsp.,
• Sugar- 1 kg.,
• Ghee/Oil- for deep frying.