Jalebi
Jalebi is a crispy, golden spiral-shaped Indian dessert soaked in fragrant sugar syrup. Sweet, sticky, and best enjoyed hot during festivals or special occasions.
Ready in:
1.5 hrs
Ingredients:
8
Ingredients
For the Jalebi Batter:
- All-purpose flour (maida): 1 cup
- Yogurt: 2 tbsp
- Corn flour: 1 tbsp
- Water: as needed
- Baking soda: a pinch (optional, if not fermenting overnight)
- Yellow food color: a pinch (optional)
- Ghee or oil: for frying
For the Sugar Syrup:
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Water: 1/2 cup
- Lemon juice: 1/2 tsp
- Cardamom powder: 1/4 tsp
- Saffron strands or rose water: optional
Making process
Step 1: Prepare the Batter:
- In a bowl, mix maida, corn flour, yogurt, food color, and enough water to form a smooth, flowing batter.
- Cover and ferment for 8-10 hours or overnight (or add baking soda if making instantly).
Step 2: Make Sugar Syrup:
- Boil sugar and water together until slightly sticky (one-thread consistency).
- Add lemon juice, cardamom, and saffron or rose water. Keep syrup warm.
Step 3: Fry the Jalebi:
- Heat ghee or oil in a flat pan. Pour batter into a piping bag or squeeze bottle.
- Pipe spiral shapes directly into hot oil. Fry on low-medium heat until crisp and golden.
Step 4: Soak and Serve:
- Immediately transfer fried jalebis into warm sugar syrup. Let them soak for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove and serve hot or warm.
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