Step 1Take the required quantity of sugar and water in a deep pan. Stir and bring to boil on high flame for sugar to dissolve.
Step 2Now, add milk and cardamom seeds to the sugar water. Boil further and strain.
Step 3Add saffron and cardamom powder and bring the mixture to a boil for about 5-6 minutes until it becomes a little sticky.
Step 4Take the grated khoya in a medium-sized deep bowl.
Step 5Add baking soda and maida. Combine them thoroughly but gently using a spoon.
Step 6Add a teaspoon of milk to it and knead all of them together to make a smooth and soft dough. Add another teaspoon of milk if required.
Step 7Make sure that the dough is a bit softer to avoid the cracking of the ball while deep frying. Divide the dough into equal parts and make smooth surfaced balls out of it.
Step 8Now, heat ghee in a pan over medium flame and add the Jamun balls to deep-fry them. Cook evenly until it becomes golden brown. Drain and let them cool for a few minutes.
Step 9Immerse the gulab jamuns in the warm sugar syrup for at least 30 minutes. It increases in size when it soaks the sugar syrup.
Step 10Hot and tasty gulab jamun is ready to serve.