Jalebi
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Delight in the crispy and syrupy goodness of Jalebi. These spiral-shaped treats are fried to perfection and soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup, offering a delightful crunch with every bite.
- Total Time: 1 h
- Yield: 4 portions 1x
- Category: Medium
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp chickpea flour (besan)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 tsp saffron threads
- Ghee or oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, chickpea flour, baking powder, and yogurt to form a smooth batter. Let it ferment for 4-5 hours.
- In a pot, make sugar syrup by boiling sugar, water, and saffron threads until it reaches a sticky consistency.
- Heat ghee or oil in a deep pan. Pour the batter into a piping bag and pipe spiral shapes into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Soak the fried jalebis in the sugar syrup for a few minutes.
- Serve warm. Enjoy!
