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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (use chickpea flour for a gluten-free version)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon rice flour (for crispiness)
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (for color)
- 1/2 cup water (for making the batter)
- Ghee or oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (to prevent crystallization)
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (optional)
- A few saffron strands (optional, for color and aroma)
For the Jalebi
For Sugar Syrup
Instructions
- 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.
- Add lemon juice, cardamom powder, and saffron. Keep the syrup warm.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, rice flour, baking soda, and turmeric powder.
- Gradually add water and stir to form a smooth batter. It should be thick but pourable.
- Heat ghee or oil in a pan or kadhai for deep-frying.
- Use a piping bag or a squeeze bottle to create spiral shapes directly into the hot oil.
- Fry the jalebis until golden and crisp, then remove them from the oil.
- Once fried, immediately dip the hot jalebis into the warm sugar syrup for a few seconds.
- Remove from the syrup and set aside to cool slightly.
- 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.