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Crispy & Juicy Jalebi Recipe – Sweet and Perfectly Golden

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Delicious homemade jalebi recipe made with fermented batter, deep-fried to crispy perfection, and soaked in saffron sugar syrup for a sweet, juicy delight.
Course Dessert, Snack, Sweet food
Cuisine Indian, South Asian
Keyword crispy jalebi, deep fried sweets, easy indian dessert, easy jalebi, fermented batter, festival food, homemade jalebi, jalebi, jalebi recipe, sugar syrup, sweet spirals, traditional recipe
Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 150

Equipment

  • Squeeze bottle or piping bag
  • Deep kadhai
  • Slotted spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Medium pot
  • whisk

Ingredients

For the Batter:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons gram flour besan
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of orange food color optional
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For the Syrup:

  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 4-5 cardamom pods crushed
  • Few drops lemon juice

For Frying:

  • Ghee or oil enough to deep fry

Instructions

  • Make the Batter: Mix both flours and baking powder. Add food color if desired. Slowly add lukewarm water while whisking until smooth and flowing. Add lemon juice, mix, cover, and ferment for 8-12 hours in a warm place.
  • Prepare the Syrup: Combine sugar and water in a pot on medium heat. Stir until dissolved. Add cardamom and lemon juice. Boil 5-7 minutes until one-string consistency. Keep warm on low heat.
  • Fry the Jalebi: Transfer batter to squeeze bottle. Heat ghee/oil (2-3 inches deep) to medium temperature. Pipe spirals 3-4 inches wide into oil. Fry 2-3 at a time, 30-40 seconds per side until golden brown.
  • Soak & Serve: Immediately drop hot jalebi into warm syrup. Soak for 45-60 seconds, turning once. Remove and place on plate. Serve warm with masala chai.