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Jalebi

Crisp spirals of fermented batter soaked in saffron syrup.

Prep13 min
Cook11 min
Total12 h 24 min
Serves10
DifficultyMedium
Per serving296 kcal
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IndiaDessertVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 10 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Plain flour200 g
  • Yogurt100 g
  • Saffron1 pinch
  • Ghee or oil for frying1 L
  • Sugar400 g
  • Water400 ml
  • Cardamom4
  • Rose water1 tsp
  • Saffron1 pinch

Method

  1. FermentMix flour, yogurt and water; ferment 12 hours.
  2. SyrupBoil sugar and water with cardamom 5 minutes; add rose water and saffron.
  3. FryPipe spirals into hot oil; fry crisp.
  4. SoakDip hot in syrup 1 minute.

Nutrition per serving

Calories296 kcal
Protein2.5 g
Carbohydrates56.0 g
Fat7.4 g
Fibre0.7 g
Sugar40.6 g
Sodium7 mg
Saturated fat4.5 g
Serving sizeabout 110 g

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

Allergens

Contains Milk, Wheat / gluten.

Quick answers

How long does Jalebi take to make?

About 12 h 24 min in total: 13 min of preparation and 11 min of cooking, plus 12 h resting.

How many calories are in Jalebi?

About 296 kcal per serving, with 2 g of protein. The recipe makes 10 servings of about 110 g each.

Which allergens does Jalebi contain?

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

Where is Jalebi from?

Jalebi is a dessert from India. Crisp spirals of fermented batter soaked in saffron syrup.

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