Honey Jalebi
Honey Jalebi is a classic Indian sweet that is made from a batter of flour, yogurt, and baking powder. The batter is fried in hot oil and then soaked in a sugar syrup. The result is a crispy, sweet treat that is perfect for any occasion.
Honey Jalebi is a popular sweet in India and is often served at weddings and other special occasions. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East and was brought to India by the Mughals. Honey Jalebi is made from a batter of flour, yogurt, and baking powder. The batter is fried in hot oil and then soaked in a sugar syrup. The result is a crispy, sweet treat that is perfect for any occasion. The sugar syrup is what gives Honey Jalebi its characteristic sweetness. The syrup is made by boiling sugar and water together until the sugar dissolves. The syrup is then flavored with saffron, green cardamom, and lemon juice. The saffron gives the syrup a beautiful golden color, while the green cardamom and lemon juice add a unique flavor.
Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Yogurt
- Oil
- Sugar
- Water
- Saffron
- Green cardamom
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Make a batter by mixing yogurt, refined flour and a pinch of baking powder in a bowl.
- Cover the batter and set it aside for 3-4 hours.
- Heat the oil in a deep bottomed vessel.
- Pour the batter into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.
- Now make circular shapes in the oil using the batter from piping bag.
- Once golden brown in colour, remove the jalebis from the oil and soak them in sugar syrup.
- Add saffron strands, green cardamom and lemon juice to the sugar syrup for flavour.
- Serve hot.
Why It Works
- The combination of flour, yogurt, and baking powder creates a batter that is light and fluffy.
- Frying the batter in hot oil creates a crispy exterior.
- Soaking the jalebis in sugar syrup adds sweetness and flavor.
- The saffron, green cardamom, and lemon juice add a unique flavor to the sugar syrup.