JALEBI IS A HOT FAVOURITE ON ANY OCCASION BE IT A BIRTHDAY, FESTIVAL OR PARTY.
Ingredients
1/2 cup all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon gram flour, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water, Yellow food colour / Turmeric Powder
For the sugar syrup
1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, A pinch of saffron
Method
Begin with dissolving the yeast in water (1/2 teaspoon yeast in about 2 tablespoons water). Once the yeast has dissolved, leave it aside for 15-20 mins toferment. After fermentation add the flour, sugar, gram flour and oil and mix well and ensure the batter has no lumps. Then add 2 to 3 drops of yellow food color or pinch of turmeric powder & a pinch of saffron( for flavor ) and continue mixing. Add the warm water, little at a time and mix if needed. The final batter must be of a smooth consistency and without any lumps.
Transfer the batter to a zip pouch. Make a conical shape with a small hole at the bottom to squeeze out the batter. Squeeze the batter in hot oil making quick overlapping circles. Deep fry the jalebi until they turn golden brown. Remove and drain out excess oil.
For the sugar syrup, on medium flame, boil sugar and water. Add the lemon juice and saffron and stir. Keep stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. Finally, Dip the jalebis in sugar syrup so they are well coated and Serve Hot.