Paneer Gulab Jamun

Name: Paneer Gulab Jamun
Ingredients: Khoya & Syrup; 3 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup sugar; 5 cardamom pods, crushed; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rosewater; 1 pinch saffron threads (or powder); 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (optional); Dough & Assembly; 4 ounces paneer; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (optional); 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 cups ghee or vegetable oil, for frying; Slivered almonds or chopped pistachios, for garnish