Unique taste of Jodhpur Jalebi
New DelhiWhenever Indian sweets are mentioned, the name of Jalebi definitely comes. The mouth waters after seeing the hot, golden and syrup coated Jalebi. Jodhpur's Motuji Jalebiwala shop, which is about 125 years old, is famous for its crispy jalebi. This sweet attracts not only the local people but also the tourists.
If you also want to taste this special sweet of Jodhpur at your home, then you can make Jalebi by following some simple steps. To get the authentic taste, it is necessary to take care of preparing the batter, fermenting it and frying it at the right temperature.
Ingredients required to make Jalebi
For batter:
– 250 grams flour
– 2 tbsp unpeeled urad dal
– 2 tbsp sour curd
– Lukewarm water as required
– 1 tsp saffron
– Pure desi ghee for frying
For syrup:
– 500 grams sugar
– 1 cup water
– 1 tsp cardamom powder
– 4-5 drops lemon juice
– a little saffron
Jodhpur style jalebi recipe
1: Soak urad dal in water overnight. Take it out in the morning and grind it finely.
2: Mix flour, ground lentils and curd in a vessel. Prepare a thick and smooth batter by slowly adding water.
3: Cover the solution and keep it in a warm place for 12-15 hours. Before making Jalebi, beat it well and add saffron.
4: Heat sugar and water to make syrup. When the sugar dissolves, add cardamom powder and saffron. When the syrup becomes slightly sticky, add lemon juice and turn off the flame.
5: Fill the batter in a jalebi maker or a clean cloth and make jalebis by rotating them in hot desi ghee.
6: Fry the jalebi on medium to low flame until it turns golden. Keep the temperature of ghee balanced so that the jalebi can cook properly.
7: Keep the fried jalebi in lukewarm syrup for 30-40 seconds. Then take out and serve immediately.
Serve prepared jalebi with hot milk. You can sweeten the mouth of your family by making this traditional sweet during festivals, guests or weekends.