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Jalebi (Saffron Funnel Cake)
Jalebi (Saffron Funnel Cake)
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Category
Sweets
Cuisine
Indian
Servings
4-6
Ingredients
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1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup self-rising flour
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- ¼ cup lukewarm water
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Cooking oil, such as canola, grapeseed or sunflower oil, for frying
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2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cup water
- About 15 threads Rumi Saffron
For the batter:
For the saffron simple syrup:
Directions
Combine the flours in a large bowl. Whisk in the warm water and yogurt until you have a smooth batter, similar in consistency to pancake batter.
- Cover your batter with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
- If you haven’t already done so, make your saffron simple syrup: combine equal parts sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Add in about 15 strands of Rumi Saffron (a teeny tiny pinch) and let it sit for about 30 - 60 minutes (the longer it sits, the more intense of a flavor you get). Slowly bring the mixture to a boil, whisking constantly. Once the mixture is boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool.
- Once the batter has rested, add in the baking soda. Mix well to combine.
- Carefully transfer the batter into a squeeze bottle.
- Fill a heavy-bottomed pot or large wok with about 2-inches of cooking oil.
- Heat the oil over medium heat to 350 degrees. To test the temperature of the oil, squeeze a small drop of batter into the oil. If it starts rapidly bubbling, your oil is ready to go.
- Pipe the batter into the hot oil in a continuous circular motion, creating coils of batter.
- Let cook, flipping once halfway through, until lightly golden brown on both sides.
- Using a large slotted spoon, carefully remove the jelabi and, while still warm, transfer to the bowl of saffron syrup until it’s well coated on both sides.
- Transfer to a large plate or cooling rack to cool.
- When ready to serve, dust with a sprinkling of sugar, ground cardamom, or finely-crushed pistachios.