Gulab jamun is a very common sweet. Many love it. Its one of my sons favourites. This recipe was given to me by my friend but i have never tried it. I always make the MTR Gulab Jamun very easy and comes out good. I will tell how to make the ready made one too.
Make paneer from the one kg of milk. You should add lemon to the boiled milk to curdle it then take the solid part in a cloth and squeeze out the excess water.
To the paneer add sooji, ghee, baking soda and milk powder and knead gently adding one table spoon of hot milk.
Roll into small balls stuff the saffron flakes and raisins if using them.
Make the sugar syrup with the water and sugar keep it on low flame and let it thicken till a sticky consistency and switch off.
Now take a deep pan and add the oil and let it become hot now add the paneer balls and deep fry to golden brown and add the balls to the sugar syrup.
If using MTR gulab jamun mix follow the instructions on the pack. I use a little less sugar then what they specify. My sugar syrup also is a little less thick.
When you make balls add water little by little and the dough should be kneaded to a soft ball and will not stick to your hands. apply a little oil to the hands when kneading the dough.