Rus Malai

• 2 cups of powdered milk
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp of baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup of ghee or unsalted butter
• 1 litre milk
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2-3 cardamom pods
• 5-6 strands of saffron
• Chopped nuts for garnishing

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered milk, all-purpose flour, and baking powder.
2. Add the egg and ghee (or unsalted butter) to the dry ingredients and mix well.
3. Knead the mixture into a smooth dough.
4. Divide the dough into small balls about the size of a ping pong ball.
5. In a large pot, combine the sugar, milk, cardamom pods, and saffron strands over medium heat.
6. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely.
7. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the dough balls to the pot.
8. Cover the pot and let the dough balls cook in the syrup for 15-20 minutes or until they have doubled in size.
9. Turn off the heat and let the dough balls cool in the mixture for 10-15 minutes.
10. Transfer the dough balls with the mixture to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
11. Garnish with chopped nuts before serving.

Enjoy your delicious homemade ras malai!