Easy Homemade Gulab Jamun

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1. 1Step 1: In a large pan, combine the water, sugar, cardamom pods, lemon juice and bring to a boil. Allow the syrup to boil until the sugar is completely dissolved. Turn off the heat and set the syrup aside.
2. 2Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the milk powder, all-purpose flour, semolina, baking soda, and salt. Then add the milk and ghee, if your dough is too hard you can add a little bit of milk at a time to make it softer. Allow the dough to rest for a few minutes.
3. 3Step 3: Take 1 tablespoon (or less) of the dough and roll into a smooth ball between your palms.
4. 4Step 4: Heat 2 inches of oil and 2 tbsp of ghee in a frying pan over medium heat. To test, place a small piece of dough into the oil; the oil should sizzle and the dough should take a minute to rise. If the dough rises faster, the oil is too hot; if oil does not sizzle, it is not hot enough.
5. 5Step 5: Place the gulab jamuns in the frying pan. Do not crowd them. Fry the gulab jamuns on medium heat for about 7 minutes, rolling them around for even browning until dark brown.
6. 6Step 6: Let the gulab jamuns cool a few minutes before placing into the warm syrup. Let the gulab jamuns sit in the syrup for at least 1 hour prior to serving. Enjoy!