Jalebi has connections with the wider Middle Eastern and Persian sweet-making tradition.
Over time, Jalebi became part of India's festive and everyday food culture. It is enjoyed in different regional combinations, such as with rabri or hot milk in North India and with fafda in Gujarat.
Ingredients List
| Sr. | Weight | Units | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| • | 500 | gms | sugar |
| • | 240 | ml | water |
| • | 200 | gms | maida (all purpose flour) |
| • | 30 | ml | rose water |
| • | 16 | gms | maida (for fermentation starter) |
| • | 0.7 | gms | yeast |
| • | 0.25 | gms | saffron strands |
| • | 0.25 | gms | saffron strands |
| Water, as needed | |||
| Ghee, for deep frying | |||
Method / Instructions
- Prepare the Khameer: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp maida and yeast. Add just enough water to make a smooth, gluey paste. Cover and set aside in a warm place for 2 Hrs, until bubbly and risen.
- Prepare the Jalebi Batter: In a large mixing bowl, add 200 g maida and the prepared khameer. Gradually add water while mixing to create a smooth, thick, and sticky batter that is pourable but not runny. Cover and leave to ferment in a warm place for 12 Hrs.
- Prepare the Sugar Syrup: In a deep saucepan, combine sugar, saffron strands, rose water, and 1 glass of water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Simmer and keep warm while frying the jalebis.
- Fry the Jalebis: Heat ghee in a flat, wide frying pan over medium heat. Stir the fermented batter well to release excess air, then transfer it into a clean squeeze bottle, such as a ketchup bottle, with the nozzle tip cut slightly wider. Squeeze the batter directly into the hot ghee in spiral shapes and fry until golden and crisp on both sides.
- Soak and Serve: Remove the fried jalebis from the ghee and immediately place them in the warm sugar syrup. Let them soak briefly, then remove, shake off the excess syrup, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts (Per 100 gms servings)
| Nutrient (Basic) | Amount (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| π₯ Calories | 332 Kcal |
| πͺ Protein | 2.8 g |
| πΎ Carbohydrates | 61.4 g |
| π₯ Total Fat | 8.5 g |
| π§ Saturated Fat | 5.1 g |
| π± Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g |
| π¬ Sugars | 45.8 g |
| π§ Sodium | 18 mg |
*Disclaimer: The nutritional values provided here are estimates generated for reference only and may vary based on exact ingredient brands and preparation techniques. Please calculate your nutrition independently if following a strict diet.
Chef’s Note
Activating the fermentation starter properly gives the batter its signature tangy undertone and structural elasticity needed for sharp spirals.
Maintaining a warm, stable temperature during the long fermentation window allows the wild yeasts to develop the ideal pourable consistency.
Tips & Tricks
• Squeeze the batter with steady, confident pressure in a flat, wide pan to keep the oil temperature stable while shaping.
• Transfer the jalebis immediately from the hot frying ghee into the warm syrup to guarantee maximum absorption and a crisp shell.
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