Jalebi

 Now its time to prepare something sweet n which is loved by both kids n elders...its jalebi yum yum.

Ingredients :

                       2 cups All purpose flour (maida)
                       1/4th tsp baking powder
                       2 tbsp curd (plain yogurt)
                       11/4th cups warm water
                       1/2 tsp saffron threads, slowly dry-roasted and powdered
                       3 cups sugar
                       22/3rd cups water
                       1/2 tsp green cardamom seeds powder
                       11/2 tbsp kewra water or rose water
                       Ghee or vegetable oil for frying

 

 

 

 

Method :

 

• Mix the flour, baking powder, curd and 3/4th cup of the water in a bowl (preferably a ceramic bowl). Mix well with a whisk.
• Mix well and then add remaining water and 1/8th tsp. of saffron powder, and whisk until smooth.
• Set aside for about 2 hours or overnight to ferment.
• Whisk thoroughly before use.
• Prepare one string syrup by dissolving sugar in the water. Just before the syrup is ready add saffron and cardamom powder.
• Heat oil in a kadhai. Pour the batter in a steady stream ( or coconut shell with a hole) into the kadhai to form coils. Make a few at a time.
• Deep fry them until they are golden and crisp all over but not brown.
• Remove from the kadhai and drain on kitchen paper and immerse in the syrup.
• Leave for at least 4-5 minutes so that they soak the syrup.
• Take the jalebi out of syrup and serve hot.