BATTER
1 Cup All Purpose Flour
Pinch Baking Powder
Tiny pinch Baking Soda
3/4 Cup Water
Orange Food Color
SUGAR SYRUP
2 Cups Sugar
1 Cup Water
Orange Food Color
1 Lemon Juice
METHOD
Add 2 cups water in a pan on high heat
Pour in 1 cup water
Stir until the sugar dissolves
Once the sugar mixture has started bubbling, add in a sqeeze of lemon juice
Allow to keep bubbling
Add into the syrup orange food color
Cook until the syrup has thickened
For the batter add baking powder into flour in a bowl
Add a tiny pinch of baking soda
Add in orange food color
Whisk the dry ingredients until combined
Add water into the dry ingredients
Start mixing the batter
Add a tablespoon at a time of water until you get smooth slightly thick batter
Pour batter in a sqeeze bottle or tomato sauce bottle
Squeeze spiral shapes into the hot oil. Start from the inside out to create spirals
Finish frying all the batter, set aside
How gorgeous is that Jalebi
Add the fried Jalebi in the orange sugar syrup
Dip all Jalebi is orange sugar syrup
The test for a true Jalebi is that it should be CRUNCHY when you bite in
You can serve the Jalebi with milk or as a snack
JALEBI
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Total time: 30 Minutes
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- Pinch Baking Powder
- Pinch Baking Soda
- 3/4 Cup + 1 Cup Water
- 1 Tablespoon Orange food color
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 1 Lemon Juice
Cooking Directions
- Add 2 cups water in a pan on high heat. Pour in 1 cup water. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Once the sugar mixture has started bubbling, add in a squeeze of lemon juice. Allow to keep bubbling. Add into the syrup orange food color. Cook until the syrup has thickened.
- For the batter add baking powder into flour in a bowl. Add a tiny pinch of baking soda. Add in orange food color. Whisk the dry ingredients until combined. Add water into the dry ingredients. Start mixing the batter
- Add a tablespoon at a time of water until you get smooth slightly thick batter. Pour batter in a squeeze bottle or tomato sauce bottle. Squeeze spiral shapes into the hot oil. Start from the inside out to create spirals. Finish frying all the batter, set aside
- How gorgeous is that Jalebi. Add the fried Jalebi in the orange sugar syrup. Dip all Jalebi is orange sugar syrup. The test for a true Jalebi is that it should be CRUNCHY when you bite in
- You can serve the Jalebi with milk or as a snack
Jalebi – FAQs
1. What is jalebi?
Jalebi is a popular Indian and East African sweet made by deep-frying a fermented batter in circular shapes, then soaking them in sugar syrup to create a crispy, syrupy dessert.
2. What ingredients are used in jalebi?
The batter typically includes all-purpose flour (maida), yogurt (or fermented batter), water, and sometimes a pinch of turmeric or saffron for color. The syrup is made from sugar, water, and often flavored with cardamom or rose water.
3. How long should the batter ferment?
Traditionally, the batter ferments for 8–12 hours at room temperature to develop slight sourness and better texture.
4. How to make jalebi crispy?
Frying at the right temperature (around 350°F/175°C) ensures the jalebi is crispy outside but soft inside. Soaking in warm syrup rather than hot syrup helps maintain texture.
5. Can jalebi be stored?
Jalebi is best eaten fresh for maximum crispiness. Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, they remain good for 1–2 days but tend to soften over time.
Nutrition Card – Approx. per piece (50g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value (DV) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150–180 kcal | — | High in sugar and oil |
| Protein | 2–3 g | 4–6% | From flour and yogurt |
| Carbohydrates | 30–35 g | 10–12% | Mostly from sugar and flour |
| Sugars | 20–25 g | — | From sugar syrup |
| Fat | 5–7 g | 7–10% | From deep frying oil |
| Fiber | <1 g | — | Minimal |
| Sodium | Low | — | Usually low unless salted |
Dietary Compatibility & Tips
| Diet Type | Compatible? | Suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian | ✅ Yes | Contains no animal products |
| Gluten-Free | ❌ No | Made with wheat flour |
| Vegan | ✅ Yes | No dairy or eggs required |
| Nut-Free | ✅ Yes | No nuts involved |
| Low-Carb/Keto | ❌ No | High in sugar and carbs |
Serving Suggestions:
Serve jalebi warm, optionally topped with a sprinkle of crushed nuts like pistachios or almonds. Pair with a cup of chai or sweetened yogurt for a classic experience.
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