Gulab Jamuns - Milk munchkins in syrup

Gulab Jamuns (Indian Munchkins soaked in syrup)

Ingredients

1 Cup carnation milk powder
¾ cup bisquick mix
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tbs melted butter
2 tsp ghee
oil for frying

For the sugar syrup

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
Rose essence for flavoring.
3-4 cardamom pods

Directions

In a heavy-bottom pan add the water and sugar and stir till the sugar is dissolved.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the cardamom pods.
Remove from heat, mix the rose water and set aside.
Mix the milk powder, bisquick, melted butter and cream to make a moderately pliable dough.
Shape into 18-20 balls. Cover with a moist cloth and set aside.
Heat the oil in a karahi, and add the ghee.
Cook the balls, slowly on medium heat. The balls will sink and then rise to the surface. Gently nudge the balls till they are uniformly browned.
Remove from the heat and add to the syrup. They should be soaked for at least a half and hour prior to serving.
For a really special treat, serve a-la mode with Ice cream.