1 KG Delicious Homemade Jalebis! 🍯Recipe



Ingredients:

For the Jalebi Batter:

  • All-purpose flour (Maida): 250 grams (2 cups)
  • Cornflour: 2 tablespoons
  • Yogurt (curd): 100 grams (½ cup)
  • Warm water: ½ cup (adjust as needed for consistency)
  • Baking soda: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Orange food color (optional): A pinch
  • Ghee or oil: For frying

For the Sugar Syrup:

  • Sugar: 600 grams (3 cups)
  • Water: 1½ cups
  • Saffron strands (optional): A pinch
  • Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
  • Cardamom powder: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Rose water (optional): 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Batter:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornflour, and yogurt.
  2. Gradually add warm water and whisk until you get a smooth, lump-free batter with a slightly thick, flowing consistency.
  3. Add a pinch of orange food color (if using) and mix well.
  4. Cover the batter and let it ferment for 8-12 hours in a warm place. The batter will develop a slightly tangy aroma once fermented.
  5. After fermentation, add baking soda and mix gently. Do not overmix.

2. Prepare the Sugar Syrup:

  1. In a deep saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium flame until the sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Add saffron strands, cardamom powder, and rose water (if using).
  3. Simmer the syrup until it reaches a one-string consistency (when a drop of syrup between your fingers forms a single thread).
  4. Add lemon juice to prevent crystallization and set aside, keeping the syrup warm.

3. Fry the Jalebis:

  1. Heat ghee or oil in a wide, flat-bottomed pan over medium heat.
  2. Pour the batter into a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or cloth with a small nozzle. A ketchup bottle works well for this.
  3. Squeeze the batter into the hot oil in spiral shapes, starting from the center and working outward. Make 2-3 spirals per jalebi.
  4. Fry the jalebis until crisp and golden on both sides. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
  5. Remove the jalebis with a slotted spoon and let the excess oil drip off.

4. Soak and Serve:

  1. Immediately immerse the fried jalebis in warm sugar syrup for about 30 seconds, ensuring they are well coated.
  2. Remove the jalebis from the syrup and place them on a plate.
  3. Serve hot and crispy!

Tips:

  • To achieve a perfectly crispy texture, make sure the oil is moderately hot and the batter is not too runny.
  • The sugar syrup should be warm, not too hot, when soaking the jalebis.
  • You can garnish with chopped pistachios or silver vark for an extra festive touch.

Enjoy your delicious homemade jalebis! 🍯

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