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Instant Jalebi
This South Asian dessert is a deep fried, spiral shaped sweet that is dunked in a sticky sugar syrup. This Jalebi recipe is simple, quick and easy-to-follow.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24 jalebi
Calories: 60 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Indian , Pakistani
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon gram flour
- 1 teaspoon cornflour (cornstarch)
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon orange food colour
- ¼ cup yogurt full-fat
- ⅓ - ½ cup water
- cooking oil for frying
Sugar Syrup
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 green cardamom
- 1 teaspoon kewra water
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, gram flour, cornflour (cornstarch), baking soda, orange food color, and yogurt. Gradually add water and whisk until you achieve a smooth batter with a flowing consistency.
- Transfer the jalebi batter into a squeeze bottle or piping bag for easy dispensing.
- In a separate pot, combine water, green cardamom and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and add kewra water. Let the mixture simmer for 5-8 minutes until it reaches one-string consistency, or becomes slightly sticky. Keep the syrup warm over the lowest heat while you prepare the jalebis.
- Heat oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-low heat. Once the oil is hot, pipe the batter into the oil, forming spirals.
- After the batter has settled, increase the heat to medium-high. Fry the jalebis for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are crispy and golden, but do not allow them to brown.
- Immediately transfer the fried jalebis with tongs into the warm sugar syrup, ensuring they are fully coated on both sides. Let them soak for 30-40 seconds each side.
- Remove the jalebis from the syrup and place them on a serving platter. Optionally, garnish with slivered almonds, crushed pistachios, or dried rose petals. Serve warm.
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Notes
- This recipe batter doesn't require fermentation, prepare the jalebi batter only 5 to 10 minutes before frying.
- Use a small nozzle, for thin, crispy jalebis. For thicker, juicier ones, use a larger nozzle.
Nutrition Information
Calories
60kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
0.3mg
(0%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
9mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24jalebi
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.