Jalebi( Similar to Funnel Cake)

Jalebi, the one thought that's comes in an  individual  Indian mind that its crisp , sweet and spiral in shape. It's one of the recipes which can satisfy anyone who have a sweet tooth. Combination of Jalebi with Rabdi (Rabdi is a sweet ,condensed milk based dish) is quite famous .The toughest thing in making Jalebi is to draw circular shape and make them crispy.You can enjoy this once in a while to suppress your cravings for sweet.So let's learn how to cook this amazing Classy recipe which has taken the breath away for people in  many parts of the world ;) .

Nutrition Value of Jalebi:-

 Protein -1.2 gms 
 Carbs - 32 gms
 Fat      - 2 gm 

Yield -18-20 
Time to prepare - 30 mins 

Ingredients for Jalebi:-

1.Refined Oil or Ghee(clarified butter)(to deep fry)
2.All purpose Flour(1 cup)
3.Yogurt(1/2cup)
4.Milk(1tsp)
5.Saffron(optional)
6. Sugar Syrup

Method to make Jalebi:-

1.Take a bowl,add All purpose flour ,yogurt and water make smooth and pouring consistency.It shouldn't have any lumps or very thin in texture because it will mess up the whole recipe all together. Make sure it is of ribbon consistency.

(It means when it falls out its should come out as ribbon)

2.Now keep the mixture for at least 24 hrs in a warm place so that it gets fermented .

3.Beat the batter for next 15 mins in cut and fold method so that air can be filled inside the batter .

4.Add milk and when scum rise up ,collect it with a ladle and remove it from the mixture.

5.Take Muslin cloth, jalebi Bottle , or icing bag (any one of them and fill the paste)

(If you are using muslin cloth ,fill the cloth with paste and make a small hole in cloth using scissor to draw spiral shape).

6.Take a pan, add Refined oil or ghee to deep fry,heat the oil in low-medium flame,now  squeeze out spiral shapes in the oil and fry them till  the time they become crispy and golden.

7.Drain out the jalebi from oil and dip it into the Sugar syrup for at least 2-3 mins.

8.Take them out of water and serve hot .

(Tip if you want,you can garnish the Jalebis with Saffron )

Method to make Sugar Syrup:-

In my previous post for Gulab Jamun I mentioned the method to prepare the Sugar syrup ,You can check out the link in blog 

Gulab Jamun(Sugar Syrup)

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