Description
Jalebi is a beloved Indian dessert that delights with its crispy spirals soaked in sweet syrup. This homemade version captures the essence of nostalgia, bringing together the rich flavors of saffron, cardamom, and sugar. Perfect for celebrations or a simple indulgence, this easy recipe will fill your kitchen with the warm aroma of tradition. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create these golden treasures that promise to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1/2 cup water (warm)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water (for syrup)
- 1/4 tsp saffron threads
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 2 cups ghee or oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare your batter: In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour, yogurt, and warm water until smooth. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Create your syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1/2 cup water over medium heat. Stir until dissolved, then add cardamom powder and saffron threads. Boil for about 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Heat your oil or ghee in a deep frying pan on medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Pipe your jalebi shapes: Transfer the rested batter into a squeeze bottle or piping bag and pipe spiral shapes into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides (about 1-2 minutes each side).
- Drench in syrup: Remove fried jalebis from the oil and dip them into warm syrup for about 30 seconds to soak up sweetness.
- Serve and enjoy: Let excess syrup drip off before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different spices like nutmeg or add food coloring for vibrant jalebi. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature; reheat briefly in oil to restore crispiness.