Gulab Jamun Cake

1: Preheat an oven at 170°c.

2: In a bowl, mix together the ghee and curd.

3: Place a sieve over the bowl. Add the maida, gulab jamun mix, powdered sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Sieve it into the bowl.

4: Mix it to remove the lumps.

5: Add milk gradually to make the batter smooth.

6: Add it to a cake tin greased and lined with baking paper.

7: Bake at 170°c for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.

8: Rest the cake until it cools down.

9: To make the sugar syrup, add the sugar, water and cardamom to a pan. Bring it to a boil and cook just until the sugar has dissolved.

10: Pour this slowly over the cake to absorb.

11: In a bowl, mix together the Gulab Jamun mix, saffron and milk until it is smooth and free of lumps.

12: Add it to a pot and bring it to a simmer over low heat, mixing regularly.

13: Add the condensed milk and mix until combined. Allow the mixture to cool down.

14: Spread this mixture over the cake.

15: Decorate the top by sprinkling pista, almond and rose petals.