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Jalebi with Sugar Syrup

Crispy fried spirals soaked in a warm sugar syrup, often enjoyed as a sweet treat. This version uses vegan sugar to maintain its plant-based nature.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 300
Best Season: All Year
Ingredients
    For the Jalebi
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (use chickpea flour for a gluten-free version)
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp rice flour (for crispiness)
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (for color)
  • 1/2 cup water (for making the batter)
  • Ghee or oil (for frying)
    • For Sugar Syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice (to prevent crystallization)
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder (optional)
  • A few saffron strands (optional, for color and aroma)
Instructions
  1. 1
    In a pan, combine vegan sugar and water. Heat on medium flame and stir until the sugar dissolves. Once dissolved, simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  2. 2
    Add lemon juice, cardamom powder, and saffron. Keep the syrup warm.
  3. 3
    In a bowl, mix the flour, rice flour, baking soda, and turmeric powder.
  4. 4
    Gradually add water and stir to form a smooth batter. It should be thick but pourable.
  5. 5
    Heat ghee or oil in a pan or kadhai for deep-frying.
  6. 6
    Use a piping bag or a squeeze bottle to create spiral shapes directly into the hot oil.
  7. 7
    Fry the jalebis until golden and crisp, then remove them from the oil.
  8. 8
    Once fried, immediately dip the hot jalebis into the warm sugar syrup for a few seconds.
  9. 9
    Remove from the syrup and set aside to cool slightly.
  10. 10
    Serve warm and enjoy the crispy, sweet, and delicious jalebis!
Note
  • Jalebi is traditionally deep-fried and dipped into sugar syrup, and while the preparation is straightforward, it requires a bit of practice for achieving perfect spiral shapes.
  • Ensure the sugar syrup is thick but not crystallized.
Read it online: https://tastespread.com/recipe/jalebi-with-sugar-syrup/