Deep Fried Gulab Jamuns

The previous post shows how we can make Shallow Fried Gulab Jamuns.Now lets see how can we make regular gulab jamuns

Ingredients
Part 1 - Jamun

• Gulab Jamun Dough - as needed
• Oil + ghee - deep frying

Refer this link for Homemade Gulab Jamun Mix / Dough

Part 2 - Gulab / Sugar Syrup 

• Sugar - 2 cups
• Water - 1/2 cup
• Elachi - 2 nos
• Saffron strands - 3 or 4
• Dry fruits - as needed

Method
Step 1 - Jamun Balls

• Pinch small sized balls from dough
• Knead each and every ball smooth without any cracks.Prick with tooth pick in 3 or 4 places.This ensures that sugar syrup will go inside
• Deep fry the balls in heated oil + ghee till golden brown

Step 2 - Gulab / Sugar Syrup

• Take sugar in a deep bottomed vessel.Pour water in it mix well
• Add saffron strands and start heating it in a medium flame
• Sugar will dissolve and you will notice bubbles.Now switch off the stove
• Add chopped dry fruits and cardamom pods to the clear sugar syrup

Step 3 - Gulab Jamuns

• Allow the deep fried balls to come to room temperature
• Carefully put it inside sugar syrup and keep it closed for 3 - 4 hours

Now yummy gulab jamuns re ready to serve