Jalebi (Sweet)
April 2nd, 2007 filed under Desserts, Vegan
Jalebis can best be described as funnel cakes. Jalebis can be made thin and crispy or thick and juicy. Jalebis taste best when served hot.
Makes 10 Jalebis.
Ingredients:
Batter:
- 1/2 cup All Purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon besan (gram flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- About 1/3 cup of lukewarm water (as needed)
Syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Pinch of cardamom powder
- Few strands of saffron
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
Also needed:
- Oil to fry
Method:
Batter:
- Dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about five minutes.
- Mix the flour, besan (gram flour), oil, and sugar together.
- Add the yeast solution and mix well, making sure that there are no lumps and the batter is smooth.
- Set the batter aside and let it sit in a warm place for one hour.
- Make sure the batter is fermented, but do not over ferment. After fermenting batter will be little lacy.
Syrup:
- Boil the sugar and water together. Add the lemon juice and saffron and close the heat.
Making Jalebis:
- Heat the oil in a flat frying pan about 1 1/2″ deep. To check if the oil is ready, put ont drop of batter in the oil, the batter should sizzle and come up without changing in color right away.
- Fill the Jalebi batter into a piping bag with a number 3 nozzle. You can also use an empty bottle (i.e. empty ketchup or mustard bottle).
- Squeeze the Jalebi batter out in the hot oil in a pretzel shape to about 2 inches in diameter.
- Fry the Jalebis until golden-brown on both sides.
- Transfer into the warm syrup.
- Let jalebi soak in the hot syrup for a few seconds and take out.
- Serve hot.
Variations
Try sprinkling cinnamon powder or drizzle melted chocolate over the Jalebis for a creative touch.
Hi Aunty………………….
I am from Mumbai……..I just love your receipes. your receipes are easy and simple……..
Thanks alot……
Bhabhi,
I tried it but it was all soggy please help bye.
Hi, I tried making jalebis, when I fried them they came out perfect but after soaking in syrup when I tried it wasnt crunchy and tasted dried. Would you tell what have I gone wrong.
Thank you
Anjum,
Yeast will have a big impact on the flavor and taste of such items / recipes.
In this regard, it’s probably always best to follow the recipe accordingly and not to substitute.
Good luck and I suggest trying again.
Liane
Hi Liane Albert,
Thanks for letting me know.. Will try this one more time and will share my experience…
Hello Aunty
I have tried jalebi 2 days back.. Actually my recipe taste gud, but didnt taste like shops jalebi.. I added baking soda instead of yeast.. the other things i just followed the same as urs.. I was really disappointed cos of this… Will yeast has so much impact on this recipe…?
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Manjula aunty this is an awesome recipe… will try it today and let u know..:) thanks for sharing… Can u share the recipe for making choorma… my friend who is from kutch…made it and i loved it. Please share when u can
Radha – are you using fresh / new oil when you are frying the jalebis? Sometimes if you are using “old” oil that has been stored in the refrigerator after using it for previous frying – that might be the reason why or maybe the oil was rancid perhaps because you had it stored outside or it might have just gone bad?? …. just a thought. I hope this was helpful.
I’ve had an occasion where after I’ve fried something in my deep fryer – I stored the oil in the refrigerator – then after reusing the oil on another ocassion – it didn’t taste right. Although I never would fry pakoras or veggies and then use that same oil to fry something sweet…..
Hello Aunty
I just tried your jalei recipe. Came out very gud. Just one query, it has taste of oil. Could you pls tell why ?
Thanks
Radha
Radha… it may be due to the type of oil u used. Always use vegetable or canola oil… and fresh one only. Dont overheat the oil….