Home-Style Jalebis

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 12

Authentic Home-Style Jalebis: A Sweet and Crispy Indian Dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

310

Sugar

30g

Fat

18g

Jalebi is a popular Indian dessert that can be found all across the country in various forms. It is a sweet and crispy dessert, with a unique swirling shape that looks appealing on a dessert platter. The traditional recipe calls for a fermentation process, making it slightly tricky to make at home. However, this Home-Style Jalebi recipe is an easy version that can be made quickly and with minimal effort while still offering all the flavors of the traditional recipe. This dessert is perfect as a post-meal treat or served as a centerpiece at parties and special occasions.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, mix together the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and 1 cup of yogurt. Add water as needed to make a smooth, thick batter.
2.	Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
3.	In a deep pan, heat oil or ghee over medium heat for deep frying.
4.	In another pot, prepare sugar syrup by mixing 3/4 cup sugar and 3/4 cup water and boiling it for a few minutes until thickened.
5.	Hold the piping bag tightly and squeeze the batter into the hot oil, forming small concentric circles. Fry until golden brown and crispy, then transfer them to the sugar syrup and soak for a few seconds to coat the jalebis. Remove from syrup and serve immediately.

PROS

Home-Style Jalebis are sweet and crispy, with a unique swirling shape that looks appealing on a dessert platter.
This dessert is easy to make, and requires only a few ingredients that are readily available at home.

CONS

Deep frying makes this dessert high in calories and fat, so it should be consumed in moderation.
Additionally, while the sugar syrup adds to the taste, excess consumption can lead to weight gain or high blood sugar levels.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Home-Style Jalebis are not a health food, but they do offer some nutritional benefits. For example, yogurt can help with digestion and boost your immunity by providing probiotics and protein. Additionally, the flour used in this recipe provides a good amount of carbs, which can aid in providing energy.

	1 cup flour
	1 cup plain yogurt ( full or reduced fat )
	1/4 cup water ( up to )
	2 tablespoons sugar
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	oil ( for deep frying ) or ghee ( for deep frying )
	3/4 cup sugar
	3/4 cup water