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 can we i dont have yeast can we omit the use of yeast or replace with anyothr ingredients plz reply
hi aunty,
the jelabi looks yummy, i need a tip i like to send my jelabis to my friend thru courier, it will take only one day to reach .does jelabi gets spoil while sending ?.kindly help me to know that please
Hi Aunty, these jalebi’s were awesome.
Thank you so much.
One doubt I want more orange color in my jalebi. Can I use Orange food color in this?
Hello Aunty,
Is it necessary to soak jalebi’s in hot syrup? I tried to make jalebi..but it was all messy. Please let me know.
Aunty is it possible to make without besan flour?
Devi,
Yes
manjula aunty instead of yeast can we take baking soda
aunty i want to make jalebis can i use wheat flour instead of all purpose flour
thanx
shobha
Shoba,
For Jalebi you need to use all purpose flour.
Hello Aunty,
I like your all recipes,they are simple and easy.Aunty I have one question
can i use wheat flour instead of all purpose flour.
thanx
shobha
hi aunt i am from egypt but ilived in bombay for a while and i really miss indian food so thanku for giving me the chance to be able to make it at home. I have a question most of the other recipes add yoghurt to the jalabi recipe but u dont so does that make a difference i mean does it tase better when u dont add yoghurt?? Thanks.
hi aunty thanks for the recipe.i have one doubt how to make it thick and juicy.? pls tell me.