Galub Jamun ( Rum Babas)

Mercy's Note:

Note that there is no actual rum in this recipe. It is from the show "Urban Peasant".

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Syrup

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 pinch cardamom
• 1 pinch saffron thread
• 2 teaspoons rose water

Dough

• 2 cups instant milk
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup ghee
• 1/4 cup milk

Directions:

1. For the syrup, combine all ingredients in a pot and bring it to the boil.
2. Lower the heat and let simmer until thickened (about 10 minutes).
3. For the dough, preheat the oven to 375°F.
4. Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl.
5. Scoop balls of the dough onto a greased baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes, until golden.
6. Arrange the galub jamuns in a shallow serving dish and pour the syrup over top.
7. The warm dough will absorb most of the syrup.
8. Let cool a bit and serve.