Instant Jalebi
This South Asian dessert is a deep fried, spiral shaped sweet that is dunked in a sticky sugar syrup. This Jalebi recipe is simple, quick and easy-to-follow.
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon gram flour
- 1 teaspoon cornflour (cornstarch)
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon orange food colour
- ¼ cup yogurt full-fat
- ⅓ - ½ cup water
- cooking oil for frying
Sugar Syrup
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 green cardamom
- 1 teaspoon kewra water
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, gram flour, cornflour (cornstarch), baking soda, orange food color, and yogurt. Gradually add water and whisk until you achieve a smooth batter with a flowing consistency.
- Transfer the jalebi batter into a squeeze bottle or piping bag for easy dispensing.
- In a separate pot, combine water, green cardamom and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and add kewra water. Let the mixture simmer for 5-8 minutes until it reaches one-string consistency, or becomes slightly sticky. Keep the syrup warm over the lowest heat while you prepare the jalebis.
- Heat oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-low heat. Once the oil is hot, pipe the batter into the oil, forming spirals.
- After the batter has settled, increase the heat to medium-high. Fry the jalebis for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are crispy and golden, but do not allow them to brown.
- Immediately transfer the fried jalebis with tongs into the warm sugar syrup, ensuring they are fully coated on both sides. Let them soak for 30-40 seconds each side.
- Remove the jalebis from the syrup and place them on a serving platter. Optionally, garnish with slivered almonds, crushed pistachios, or dried rose petals. Serve warm.
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Notes
- This recipe batter doesn't require fermentation, prepare the jalebi batter only 5 to 10 minutes before frying.
- Use a small nozzle, for thin, crispy jalebis. For thicker, juicier ones, use a larger nozzle.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 13mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg
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