Jalebi

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Yogurt

1/4 cup

Water

1/2 cup (adjust as needed)

Sugar

1 cup

Cardamom powder

1/2 teaspoon

Saffron strands

1/4 teaspoon (soaked in 1 tablespoon warm water)

Vegetable oil

for deep frying

Water

1 cup (for sugar syrup)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, yogurt, water, sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron strands (with soaking water). Mix well to form a smooth batter.
2. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the batter ferment for 4-5 hours or overnight at room temperature.
3. Once fermented, heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium heat.
4. Pour the fermented batter into a squeeze bottle or a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
5. Squeeze the batter into the hot oil in a spiral shape, starting from the center and moving outward.
6. Fry the jalebis until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove them from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
7. Dip the fried jalebis into the prepared sugar syrup for a few seconds, ensuring they are well coated.
8. Serve the jalebis warm or at room temperature. Enjoy them on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.