Ingredients
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2 cups water
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2 cups white sugar
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½ teaspoon ground cardamom
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2 drops rose water (Optional)
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1 pinch saffron (Optional)
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½ cup instant dry milk powder (such as Carnation®)
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter (such as Land O'Lakes®)
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2 tablespoons plain yogurt
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2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Directions
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Combine water, sugar, cardamom, rose water, and saffron in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until consistency is syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes.
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Mix milk powder, flour, and baking soda in a bowl until well-combined. Slowly mix in butter and yogurt until dough comes together. Let gulab dough rest for 5 minutes. Shape into smooth balls the size of pennies.
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Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Test the temperature of the oil by dropping in a small piece of dough. When it sits at the bottom of the pan for 1 minute before coming to the surface, the oil is ready.
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Fry 4 gulab balls at a time, stirring carefully, until dark golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes. Drain on a paper-towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining gulab.
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Bring syrup back up to a boil and drop in fried gulab. Remove from heat and let them soak in the syrup, covered, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Cook's Note:
Try adding ice cream to these hot waffle balls, you'll be delighted!
The longer you leave the waffle balls in the syrup the better it is going to be; some people leave the waffle balls overnight.
Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 187 | Calories |
| 5g | Fat |
| 36g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 187 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium 45mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 36g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35g | |
| Protein 1g | 3% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 42mg | 3% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 59mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
