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Jilapi

Crisp spirals of fermented batter soaked in syrup.

Prep35 min
Cook6 min
Total8 h 41 min
Serves20
DifficultyMedium
Per serving146 kcal
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BangladeshDessertVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 20 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Plain flour250 g
  • Yogurt60 g
  • Water200 ml
  • Baking powder1/2 tsp
  • Oil or ghee for frying700 ml
  • Sugar400 g
  • Water (syrup)250 ml
  • Saffron1 pinch

Method

  1. BatterMix flour, yogurt and water to a thick batter; ferment 8 hours.
  2. SyrupMake a one-string saffron syrup.
  3. FryPipe spirals into hot oil and fry crisp.
  4. SoakDip in warm syrup 1 minute.

Nutrition per serving

Calories146 kcal
Protein1.4 g
Carbohydrates29.7 g
Fat2.6 g
Fibre0.3 g
Sugar20.2 g
Sodium15 mg
Saturated fat1.6 g
Serving sizeabout 60 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk, Wheat / gluten.

Quick answers

How long does Jilapi take to make?

About 8 h 41 min in total: 35 min of preparation and 6 min of cooking, plus 8 h resting.

How many calories are in Jilapi?

About 146 kcal per serving, with 1 g of protein. The recipe makes 20 servings of about 60 g each.

Which allergens does Jilapi contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Jilapi from?

Jilapi is a dessert from Bangladesh. Crisp spirals of fermented batter soaked in syrup.

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