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Homemade Instant Jalebi

Homemade Instant Jalebi

Indulge in sweet, crispy homemade instant jalebi in just 20 minutes with this easy recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: South Asian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jalebi Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Gram Flour Can be omitted if unavailable
  • 2 tablespoons Cornflour (Cornstarch) Tapioca starch is a substitute
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda No substitutions recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon Orange Food Color Natural food dyes can be used
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Yogurt Vegan yogurt can be used
  • 1 cup Water Adjust as necessary
  • for frying Cooking Oil Any neutral oil with a high smoke point
For the Sugar Syrup
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar No substitutions recommended
  • 3 pods Green Cardamom Can substitute with cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Kewra Water Can be omitted

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Squeeze bottle or piping bag
  • deep pan
  • whisk
  • Pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, gram flour, cornflour, baking soda, orange food color, and yogurt.
  2. Gradually add water while whisking until a smooth, flowing batter forms.
  3. Transfer the batter into a squeeze bottle or piping bag.
Cooking
  1. In a separate pot, boil water, green cardamom, and granulated sugar for 5-8 minutes until it reaches one-string consistency.
  2. In a deep pan, heat oil over medium-low heat. Once hot, pipe the batter into spirals in the oil.
  3. Fry each jalebi for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy and golden brown.
  4. Transfer jalebis to the warm sugar syrup for 30-40 seconds on each side to soak.
  5. Remove from syrup and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jalebiCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Drizzle honey over warm jalebi for extra sweetness. Enjoy fresh for the best taste.

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