How to make crispy Jalebi at home: Step-by-step guide
Craving that perfect golden swirl of jalebi—crisp on the outside, juicy inside? This detailed guide walks you through the batter, sugar syrup, frying, and pro tips to get it just right. Whether it's for a festival or a weekend treat, homemade jalebi has never been easier.
New Delhi: Have you ever wondered of crispy, golden-brown, and sweet dish served to you during the festive season, orange in colour, prepared in fresh desi ghee and round in shape, while you have guessed it by the now, we are talking about everyone's favourite and absolute festive delight - Jalebi. It is a charm that never fails to impress anyone and is loved by all if prepared with the right technique. While there are a lot of marketplaces making jalebi, a delight to make it at home freshly is different from buying it from the market.
Jalebi is a traditional Indian sweet made by deep-frying coiled, fermented batter in ghee or oil and then soaking it in warm sugar syrup. The result? A crunchy, syrupy dessert that melts in your mouth with every bite. Here is your full guide to know how to make this sweet, sugary and delicious jalebi at home to impress your guests and family.
Ingredients
Steps to cook:
Take a bowl and add maida, cornflour and yoghurt.Add water to form a runny paste.Let it cover and rest for 12 hours until slightly tangy and bubbly.Now take a pan and put it on the heat with water to boil.Add sugar along with saffron, cardamom, and lemon juice.Heat it until it reaches one-string consistency.Add rose water for aroma and fragrance.Heat the ghee in a kadai and pour the batter to prepare jalebi.Let it be golden brown and crispy on both sides.Dip jalebi in warm sugar syrup and soak for 1 minute.Serve hot with rabdi or enjoy it as it is hot.
Making crispy and sweet jalebi at home can be a delightful experience, as it is loved by all and served immensely during the festive season. Learn here how to master the technique to perfectly prepare delicious sweets at home and enjoy during the celebrations with this people-pleaser delight. Do not forget to follow the steps for the easy guide and make yourself a fresh batch each time you think of jalebis.