INGREDIENTS
Crispy Jalebi
Servings - 4-5
INGREDIENTS
Sugar - 500 grams
Water - 500 milliliters
Cardamom - 1 tablespoon
Refined flour - 200 grams
Gram flour - 50 grams
Semolina - 25 grams
Baking powder - 1 tablespoon
Yogurt - 50 grams
Water - 300 milliliters
Oil - 500 milliliters (for frying)
PREPARATION
1. In a large bowl, whisk refined flour, gram flour, semolina, baking powder, yogurt, and water to a smooth and pouring consistency batter. Cover and keep in a warm place to ferment for 24 hours.
2. In a large saucepan or pot, bring water and sugar to boil over medium-high heat. Turn the heat to low and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is clear (approximately 4-5 minutes).
3. Add cardamon and stir again for a few seconds. Set aside and keep warm
4. Beat the batter with your hands again for about 5-8 minutes. Pour some batter onto a jalebi cloth (see video).
5. In a large pan, heat oil over medium high-heat. And once the oil is heated, squeeze round spirals into the hot oil and deep fry, turning them over gently a few times, till they are evenly golden and crisp.
6. Drain and soak in sugar syrup for about 3 minutes. Take them out of the syrup and serve.
Enjoy.