Afghan Jalebi

Afghan Jalebi, a favorite dessert across Central Asia and the Middle East, is a delightful medley of crispy fried swirls, soaked in a sweet, fragrant syrup. Perfect for celebrations or as a luscious treat, this recipe guides you through creating the vibrant, syrupy dessert step by step.

Ingredients

For the Batter:
🌽 1 cup corn flour
🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour
🥛 1/3 cup plain yogurt
💧 1 & 1/2 cups water
🧈 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
🧡 1/2 teaspoon orange food coloring powder
🥄 1 teaspoon baking powder

For the Syrup:
💧 2 cups water
🍬 4 cups granulated sugar
🌹 2 tablespoons rose water
🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice or 2 lemon slices

Additional:
🛢️ Oil for deep frying, ensure ample supply for frying
🌿 Chopped pistachios for garnish

Instructions

1- Prepare the Jalebi Batter:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, corn flour, and baking powder. Mix thoroughly.
• Add the butter and yogurt, mixing to incorporate them into the dry ingredients.
• Gradually add water, stirring continuously until the batter is smooth, thick, and pourable.
• Mix in the orange food coloring until the batter is evenly colored. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.

2- Prepare the Syrup:

• In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar.
• Heat on medium while stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
• Add lemon slices to the mixture and let boil for 10 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and stir in the rose water. Remove lemon slices and set the syrup aside to cool slightly.

3- Fry and Soak the Jalebi:

• Pour the rested batter into the piping tool (squeeze bottle or piping bag with a small nozzle).
• Heat the oil in the frying pan for deep frying. Once hot, reduce to medium heat.
• Squeeze the batter into the hot oil in spirals or patterns, ensuring even spacing.
• Fry each Jalebi for about 1.5 minutes on each side until crispy and golden.
• Remove them with tongs and immediately soak in the warm syrup, ensuring an even soak for 1-2 minutes.
• Transfer to a wire rack to let excess syrup drain.

4- Serve:

• Garnish with chopped pistachios for added flavor and a decorative touch before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Calories per serving: Approximately 400 kcal (calorie information is estimated based on standard ingredient calorie counts).
Proteins: 3g
Fats: 15g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Equipment:

• 🥣 Mixing Bowls: Glass and plastic
• 📏 Measuring Cup: BAREX glass measuring cup
• 🥄 Measuring Spoons: Standard set
• 🍴 Mixing Utensils: Metal spoon, fork, and red silicone spatula/whisk
• 🍶 Piping Tool: Red plastic squeeze bottle or piping bag
• 🍳 Frying Pan: Black non-stick
• 🍲 Saucepan: Light-colored ceramic-coated
• 🍳 Stove/Cooktop: Red ceramic hob
• 🔧 Tongs: Red and black silicone-tipped
• 🥄 Wire Rack: For draining

Cooking Tips

• Consistent batter texture is key; ensure it's smooth and flows easily.
• Maintain oil at medium temperature to achieve the perfect Jalebi crunch without burning.

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