How to make Kala Jamun?
For sugar syrup
- Combine the sugar with water in a pan. Bring it to a boil. Add cardamom powder and saffron.
- Cook it over medium heat till the syrup is 1 string consistency.
- Keep the syrup warm.
For stuffing
- Combine all ingredients of stuffing and knead it in soft dough.
- Divide mixture into 12 equal parts.
For Kala Jamun
In a Broad bowl combine all the ingredients, mix well and knead into a firm dough without using water.
Divide mixture into 12 equal parts. Take One portion of Mawa ball, flatten it and place Prepared the green ball in the center and cover it up. This should have no cracks on the surface otherwise the Kala Jamun will crack while frying.
Deep fry in Oil or Ghee over a very slow flame till the Jamuns are blackish in color.
Below are the stages from raw balls to fully fried Kala Jamun balls.
Drain it on paper towel when evenly cooked. Transfer it to the sugar syrup while Jamuns are hot.
Soak it For one hour. Garnish it with pistachios.