Dahi-Jalebi Recipe

Name: Sula Indian Restaurant, Commercial Drives Dahi-Jalebi Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup All-purpose flour; 2 tbs Cornstarch; 1 tsp Baking powder; 1 tbs Yogurt; 1 cup Water; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; 2 cups Oil (for frying); 1 cup Sugar; 1 cup Water; 2 pieces Cardamom pods (crushed); 1 pinch Saffron strands; 2 cups Plain yogurt; 2 tbs Chopped pistachios (for garnish)

Inspired by Sula Indian Restaurant, Commercial Drive

Time1h

Serves4

A popular breakfast dish and dessert in Uttar Pradesh, served with yogurt. Made from deep frying white flour batter and soaking it in sugar syrup.

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Ingredients

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Jalebi Batter

1 cup 00 bread flour

2 tbs Cornstarch

1 tsp Baking powder

1 tbs Yogurt

1 cup Water

1 tsp turmeric powder

2 cups Oil (for frying)

Sugar Syrup

1 cup sugar

1 cup Water

2 pieces Cardamom pods (crushed)

1 pinch Saffron strands

Serving

2 cups Plain yogurt

2 tbs Chopped pistachios (for garnish)

Method

Prepare Jalebi

Make the Jalebi Batter

In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, yogurt, and water. Mix well to form a smooth batter. Add turmeric powder for color and mix until well combined. Let it rest for 30 minutes.

Prepare Sugar Syrup

In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and add crushed cardamom and saffron. Simmer until the syrup reaches a one-string consistency (about 10 minutes). Keep warm.

Fry the Jalebis

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Pour the batter into a piping bag or squeeze bottle. Squeeze the batter in a circular motion to form spiral shapes in the hot oil. Fry until golden and crisp, then remove and soak in the warm sugar syrup for a few minutes.

Serve

Plate the Dahi-Jalebi

Remove the soaked jalebis from syrup and place them on a serving plate. Serve with a generous dollop of plain yogurt on the side. Garnish with chopped pistachios.