Jalebi

Name: Jalebi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp chickpea flour; 2 tbsp plain yogurt, whisked; 1/2 cup warm water; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup water; 1/4 tsp ground cardamom; 1 pinch saffron strands, crushed; 1 tsp lemon juice; 2 cups vegetable oil

Crispy fried spiral treats soaked in warm sugar syrup infused with aromatic saffron and cardamom.

35 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp chickpea flour
2 tbsp plain yogurt, whisked
1/2 cup warm water
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup water
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1 pinch saffron strands, crushed
1 tsp lemon juice
2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp chickpea flour, 2 tbsp whisked plain yogurt, and 1/2 cup warm water in a bowl until smooth.
2

Stir 1/4 tsp baking soda into the batter and let it rest for 10 minutes.
3

In a saucepan, boil 1 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup water until it reaches a thin syrup consistency, then stir in 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, 1 pinch crushed saffron strands, and 1 tsp lemon juice.
4

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a shallow pan over medium heat.
5

Pour batter into a squeeze bottle, pipe spiraling concentric circles into hot oil, and fry until crisp and golden.
6

Remove spirals from oil, drain briefly, and soak in warm syrup for 1 minute before serving.

Questions

Can I make Jalebi dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp plain yogurt, whisked. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Jalebi gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Jalebi keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Jalebi?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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