Gulab Jamun

Ingredients (for making 20 to 25 gulab jamuns)

• 3 cups sugar (for making syrup)
• A few saffron strands (preferable though optional)
• 2 cups (around 250 grams) of grated Hariali mava (also called khoya)- it is a special kind of mava called Hariali mawa or Chikna mava, bit yellowish in color and is loose and sticky.
• 5 tablespoons plain flour (maida)
• Pinch of baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• Pure ghee or vanaspati for deep frying

Method

1. In a large pan, dissolve the sugar in 1 and 1/2 cups of water and bring it to boil.
2. Simmer over a slow flame till the syrup is of one string consistency.
3. Remove impurities that may float on top of the syrup.
4. Add saffron strands and keep the syrup warm.
5. Now for gulab jamuns, in a bowl, place khoya, flour (maida), pinch of baking soda and cardamom powder and mix them well. Knead to a firm dough. Do not use water at all.
6. Divide this dough into 20 to 25 equal portions (depending on the desired size) and roll each one of them into round shape. Ensure not to have cracks on the surface of the rolled rounds. It is a prerequisite for gulab jamuns not to crack while frying.
7. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
8. Deep fry in ghee over a slow flame till the jamuns are golden brown in color (it will take around 10 to 12 minutes).
9. Drain and immerse in the warm sugar syrup. Soak for 30 minutes.
10. Preferably, serve them hot.

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Sooji Halwa (Sooji Sheera)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sooji (rawa)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 tea spoon cardamom powder
• Chopped almonds for garnishing

Method

1. Roast sooji in a large container in unsalted butter till it turns golden brown. Reduce the heat to minimum.
2. Mix water and milk in a separate container and boil it.
3. Pour this mixture over the roasted sooji and stir. Cover it.
4. Allow to cook for 3 to 4 minutes and stir from time to time.
5. Once cooked, add sugar and mix thoroughly.
6. Sugar will dissolve. Continue to stir for 5 more minutes.
7. Add cardamom powder and mix well.
8. Transfer this to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped almonds.

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