Jalebi
featured in Street Treats From Around Asia
Experience a taste of India with these vibrant, golden Jalebi! These delightful, spiral-shaped treats are soaked in a fragrant saffron syrup, making them the perfect sweet indulgence for any occasion.
Tasty Team
89% would make again
Total Time
12 hr 15 min
12 hr 15 min
Prep Time
12 hr
12 hr
Cook Time
15 minutes
15 min
Total Time
12 hr 15 min
12 hr 15 min
Prep Time
12 hr
12 hr
Cook Time
15 minutes
15 min
Ingredients
for 50 doughnuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch baking soda
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom, divided
- 1 cup water (240 mL), plus 1 tablespoon, divided
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, optional, or 2 drops of orange food coloring
- 1 cup sugar (200 g)
- 3 strands saffron
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- oil, for frying
- rabri, for serving
Nutrition Info
- Calories 24
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 5g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 2g
- Protein 0g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Add the yogurt and ¼ teaspoon of cardamom.
- Add ½ cup (120 ml) of water and the orange food coloring. The batter should have the consistency of a thick pancake batter. Add more water if needed.
- Cover and let rest in a warm place for 10-12 hours to ferment, or until small bubbles develop on top of the batter.
- Once the batter has fermented, add the sugar and ½ cup (120 ml) of water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the remaining ¼ teaspoon of cardamom, the saffron strands, and lemon juice.
- Simmer until a sticky syrup develops, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk the batter and add a tablespoon of water if the batter looks too thick. Transfer to a squeeze bottle or piping bag.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
- Squeeze the batter into the hot oil, making small circular spiral shapes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high.
- Fry the dough shapes until they are crispy on both sides, about 5 minutes.
- Remove and immediately dip in the syrup mixture.
- Serve with rabri, if desired.
- Enjoy!
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