First lets make the sugar syrup. For that take sugar and water in a sauce pan and boil.

Reduce the flame and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes till it becomes little thicker.

Add the lemon juice, rose essence and cardamom powder to the syrup. Switch off.

In a mixing bowl, take the milk powder, maida, baking soda and rava. Combine it.

You can use store bought gulab jamun mix of any good brand or the homemade mix to make the jamun balls. Take the Gulab Jamun mix in a mixing bowl.

Add the water (or milk) little at a time and keep mixing. The dough should be kind of sticky

Rest the dough for about 5 minutes. Divide the dough and make smooth balls (without any cracks) by rolling between your palms. Keep the balls covered under a damp kitchen towel to prevent them from getting dried up.

Heat oil in a frying pan and add few balls at a time. Fry on medium heat with constant stirring to get uniform browning of the balls.

Put these beautiful golden brown jamun balls into the warm sugar syrup. Let it soak for about 45 minutes to an hour.

Mix the dry coconut powder with sugar and spread it in a plate.

Remove the soaked jamun balls carefully using a slotted spoon and roll it in the coconut powder. Serve these soft balls for any special occasion.

These dry gulab jamun balls can be served in individual mini cup cake liners wopped with finely chopped nuts to make a beautiful presentation.

Another option is to serve a couple of balls in a dessert bowl with a dollop of vanila ice cream on top.