Holi 2025 Recipe: Make Crispy Halwai-Style Jalebi In Your Own Kitchen – News18
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Holi 2025: Achieving the perfect, crispy texture of jalebi like your favourite confectioner might seem daunting, but worry not! With this simple guide, you can master the art of making halwai-style jalebi in your own kitchen
While the allure of market-bought Jalebi is undeniable, crafting them at home offers unique satisfaction and a healthier version. (AI Generated)
With the vibrant festival of Holi just around the corner, kitchens are buzzing with the aroma of delicious treats being prepared. While the allure of market-bought sweets is undeniable, crafting them at home offers unique satisfaction and a healthier version.
Markets these days are flooded with adulterated goods, making it difficult to distinguish between genuine and fake products. Therefore, preparing treats at home is advisable. Using good-quality ingredients like oil or ghee not only enhances the flavour but also ensures a healthier option compared to store-bought alternatives.
One such delicacy easily recreated at home is the beloved jalebi. Achieving that perfect, crispy texture like our favourite confectioner might seem daunting, but worry not! With this simple guide, you can master the art of making halwai-style jalebi in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- Refined flour
- Oil or ghee
- Corn flour
- Baking powder
- Curd
- Yellow colour or saffron
- Sugar
- Cardamom powder
- Cotton cloth with holes
Recipe
- Begin by preparing the batter. In a vessel, combine the refined flour, baking soda, and corn flour thoroughly. The addition of corn flour is the secret to achieving that delightful crispy texture. Incorporate some curd and blend the mixture well using a blender. Transfer the batter to a separate vessel and let it rest for 1 to 2 hours.
- Now, prepare the sugar syrup. In a pan, combine 1 bowl of sugar with two cups of water. Add a touch of yellow colour or saffron along with cardamom powder for enhanced flavour and aroma. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and allow it to simmer gently.
- Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Pour the prepared batter into a cotton cloth with holes, using it to create perfect, round spirals of batter directly into the hot oil. Fry the jalebis until they acquire a beautiful golden-brown hue on both sides. Once done, carefully dip the fried jalebis into the fragrant sugar syrup and take them out.
