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🍯 Crispy & Juicy Jalebi Recipe
🧑🍳 Ingredients:
For the Jalebi Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
- 2 tbsp cornflour (for extra crispiness)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup water (adjust as needed)
- 2 tbsp yogurt (dahi)
- A pinch of turmeric or saffron color (optional)
For the Sugar Syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2–3 cardamom pods (optional)
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- A few saffron strands (optional)
- Rose water or kewra water (few drops, optional)
For Frying:
- Ghee or oil
🔥 Cooking Method:
1. Prepare the Batter:
- In a bowl, mix maida, cornflour, baking soda, yogurt, and water to form a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Cover and rest the batter for 8–10 hours or overnight for slight fermentation.
- If short on time, rest for at least 30–60 minutes with a pinch of instant yeast.
2. Make the Sugar Syrup:
- In a pan, boil sugar and water until it forms a one-string consistency (lightly sticky between fingers).
- Add lemon juice to prevent crystallization.
- Add cardamom, saffron, or rose water for flavor. Keep warm.
3. Fry the Jalebis:
- Heat ghee/oil in a wide pan.
- Fill batter in a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or cloth with a small hole.
- Pipe spiral shapes directly into medium-hot oil.
- Fry on medium heat till golden and crisp (don’t rush it).
4. Soak in Sugar Syrup:
- Immediately dip hot jalebis in warm sugar syrup for 30–60 seconds.
- Remove and serve hot or warm.
🍽️ Serving Suggestion:
Serve hot jalebis with rabri, or enjoy as-is for a traditional sweet treat!
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