Gulaab Jamun (Sweet Fritters)

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups Sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon rosewater
• Pinch of saffron threads
• 1 cup all purpose-flour (maida)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2-1/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 2/3 cup plain yogurt
• ½ cup milk
• 1/3 cup raisins
• Vegetable oil for frying

(Makes 24 Gulab Jamuns)

Put sugar and water in a heavy saucepan and heat gently, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to a boil and boil for about 5 minutes, or until thickened and syrupy. Stir in rose water and saffron threads and keep warm. Meanwhile, sift together flour and baking powder into a medium bowl; stir in milk powder. Mix in butter and yogurt and enough milk to make a soft dough.

With floured hands, divide dough into 24 pieces. Make a depression in center of each and press in two or three raisins. Cover raisins with dough and roll into balls. Half-fill a deep pan or deep fryer with oil and heat to 375F (190C) or until a 1-inch cube of bread browns in 50 seconds. Fry balls four or five at a time, 3 to 5 minutes until a deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels, then add to the syrup. Serve hot.

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