Gulab Jamun with Khoya

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Ingredients

500 gm khoya (ricotta cheese),
70 gm plain flour (maida),
1/4 tsp baking powder,
1 /4 tsp cardamom powder,
ghee or oil for frying,

For Sugar Syrup:,
4 cup sugar,
2 cup water,
2 green cardamom pods,
2-3 drops of rose water,
few stands of saffron (optional),

For Garnishing:,
2 tbsp pistachio, grated,
2 tbsp almonds, grated,

Instructions

n a large bowl add khoya, plain flour , baking powder and cardamom powder and mix well.
Knead to a firm dough without using any water.
Divide into 25 equal portions and shape into small balls.
These should have no cracks on the surface as otherwise the gulab jamuns will crack while frying.Keep aside.
Heat oil or ghee in a deep pan over medium low heat.
Deep fry prepared balls on a low flame for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
As the balls turn golden brown, remove them from the oil and immerse in the warm sugar syrup for 30 minutes.After that transfer into the serving dish.
Sprinkle chopped almonds and pistachio over the top. Gulab Jamun with khoya is ready to serve.
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No doubt, frying these gulab jamuns is an art in itself, stove flame should be sufficiently low so that the sweets get completely cooked till the inside!
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Serve as a dessert after any meal.

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