Gamatte Nido

Ingredients

 * 2 cups of full cream powdered milk
 * 1 tablespoon of baking powder
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * about 6 tablespoons of vegetable oil
 * 1 cup of sugar
 * 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom
 * saffron thread or powder

Directions

 * 1) Mix the powdered milk with baking powder.
 * 2) Then add the eggs and 4 tablespoons of oil.
 * 3) Mix well and form into ½ inch balls, by rolling in your hands.
 * 4) If the mix becomes too dry to roll, add a little more beaten egg.
 * 5) In a pan combine the sugar with 1½ cups of water, the cardamom, and the saffron.
 * 6) Boil for 3 – 4 minutes.
 * 7) Remove from heat and allow to cool until warm (but no longer hot).
 * 8) In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-low heat.
 * 9) Add half of the balls.
 * 10) Cook until the balls are a light brown on all sides.
 * 11) Do this by constantly tilted and turning the pan, so the balls continually roll around from one side to another.
 * 12) Place the balls in the warm syrup.
 * 13) Allow to remain in the syrup for about five minutes or until you have finished frying the second half of the balls.
 * 14) Remove from the syrup and drain on kleenex tissue or kitchen paper.
 * 15) Cover with another piece of tissue or kitchen paper and allow to sit for at least three hours before serving.
 * 16) Enjoy! it is hard to keep your hands off these ones!.