Jalebi

Enjoy delightful, crispy jalebis made from a fermented batter and soaked in aromatic sugar syrup for a traditional Indian dessert experience.

30 min 4 servings Hard Vegetarian Desserts

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons rice flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon sugar (in the batter)
Warm water (to form a smooth batter)
Oil for deep frying
For the syrup:
1. 1 cup sugar
2. 1/2 cup water
3. 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands (optional)
4. 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

Follow step-by-step instructions

In a bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, rice flour, baking powder, yogurt, and sugar, adding warm water gradually to form a smooth, fermentable batter. Let it rest for 2 to 12 hours.
Heat oil in a deep fryer.
Fill a piping bag with the batter and pipe swirling shapes directly into the hot oil; fry until crisp and golden.
Meanwhile, prepare the syrup by boiling water with sugar, then adding saffron and cardamom powder.
Immerse the fried jalebis in warm syrup for a few seconds to absorb the flavors.
Drain lightly and serve warm.