What’s Diwali Without Crunchy And Sweet Jalebi?

Diwali and a plate of jalebis are a perfect combo and the best way to celebrate the occasion. When we talk about sweets, just like gulab jamun, jalebis are one of the most popular desserts in India. Jalebi is a spiral, crispy and crunchy dessert that is dipped in sugar syrup and is loaded with flavours. If you are wondering how to make sweet, juicy and crispy jalebis at home, read more to find out the recipe. You can also make note of the ingredients while shopping for Diwali groceries from a nearby Indian grocery store. This way, you can quickly stock some ingredients and surprise your family by making crispy jalebis at home by following this easiest Jalebi recipe.

Hot Jalebis can be made in under 30 minutes. To prepare delicious hot jalebis, you will need.

For Jalebi Batter:

•          ½ cup all-purpose flour/maida

•          1 tsp corn flour

•          ¼ tsp baking soda

•          ½ tsp vinegar

•          1 tsp yogurt / curd

•          5 tbsp water (or as required)

•          ⅛ tsp turmeric powder/Haldi/yellow or Kesari food colour (optional)

For Sugar Syrup:

•          ¼ cup of water

•          1 cup sugar ¼ tsp saffron strands/ kesar (optional)

•          ¼ tsp cardamom powder / elachi powder

other ingredients:

•          1 tbsp ghee

•          Oil for deep frying

How To Make Hot, Sweet Jalebis?

• In a mixing bowl, take all-purpose flour, corn flour, and curd and mix well.

• Add half a teaspoon of vinegar and water to the mixture.

• Gently, whisk the mixture in the round and circular directions for five minutes.

• And add baking soda, ½ teaspoon turmeric or orange food colour and give a gentle mix. Once the batter is ready, pour this batter into the tomato ketchup bottles carefully and keep it aside.

• Take a wide pan and heat oil and add 1 tablespoon of ghee. Once the oil warms nicely, squeeze the bottle and make round spirals with the batter.

• When one side of the spiral Jalebi is partly cooked, turn over and fry the other side. You need to fry till the jalebis turns light golden-brown.

• While this is getting ready, make sugar syrup with one cup of sugar and add cardamom or elaichi powder and saffron strands.

• Once it is fried well, immediately drop the fried jalebis in the warm sugar syrup for 30 seconds.

And the tasty, crunchy and super-delicious Jalebis are ready to serve. Serve it hot with tea or a dessert for your after-meal. Jalebis will go missing in seconds.

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