Gulab Jamun are soft, round, deep-fried balls made from khoya (reduced milk solids) or milk powder. Once golden brown, they're soaked in a warm sugar syrup flavored with rose water, cardamom, and saffron. The result is a melt-in-the-mouth sweet that's rich, juicy, and aromatic.

Ingredients:

• Khoya or milk powder

• All-purpose flour (maida)

• Baking soda

• Ghee or oil (for frying)

• Sugar

• Water

• Cardamom

• Rose water or kewra essence

• Saffron strands (optional)