{"id":"recipe_bee2ff7c0c","slug":"jalebi","title":"Jalebi","description":"A popular Indian sweet made of fermented maida flour batter deep-fried in circular pretzel shapes and soaked in a fragrant saffron-infused sugar syrup.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup All-purpose flour (Maida)","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":125,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"Maida","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 tbsp Yogurt","name":"Yogurt","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"plain","notes":"slightly sour preferred","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 cup Water","name":"Water","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"for batter","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/4 tsp Baking powder","name":"Baking Powder","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.25,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 cup Sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1/2 cup Water","name":"Water","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"for syrup","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/4 tsp Cardamom powder","name":"Cardamom","quantity":0.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.25,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 pinch Saffron","name":"Saffron","quantity":0.1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"strands","notes":"","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1/2 tsp Lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":2.5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"prevents crystallization","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Ghee for deep frying","name":"Ghee","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2 1/8","usUnit":"cup","form":"melted","notes":"or vegetable oil","group":"Frying","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, yogurt, and water. Mix well to form a thick, smooth batter without lumps. Let it rest for 10 minutes.","group":"Batter Prep","title":"Combine the all-purpose flour, yogurt, and water","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Batter Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"To make the syrup, combine sugar and water in a pan over medium heat. Boil until it reaches a one-string consistency. Stir in saffron, cardamom powder, and lemon juice. Keep the syrup warm on low heat.","group":"Sugar Syrup","title":"To make the syrup","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Sugar Syrup"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add baking powder to the batter and mix gently. Transfer the batter into a squeeze bottle or a piping bag with a small round nozzle.","group":"Batter Prep","title":"Add baking powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Batter Prep"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat ghee in a flat pan to 350°F (177°C). Squeeze the batter into the hot oil in circular spiral shapes. Fry until golden brown and crisp on both sides.","group":"Frying","title":"Heat ghee in a flat pan","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Immediately remove the fried jalebis from the oil and drop them into the warm sugar syrup. Soak for 2-3 minutes, then remove and serve warm.","group":"Soaking","title":"Immediately remove the fried jalebis from the oil and drop them","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Soaking"}],"notes":"Ensure the sugar syrup is warm, not cold, when soaking the jalebis. The batter should be of a thick, flowy consistency—too thin and they will go flat, too thick and they won't absorb syrup.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Indian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["Squeeze bottle or piping bag","Flat bottom frying pan","Small saucepan","Slotted spoon"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":20,"unit":"piece","note":"Approx. 20 small jalebis"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Batter can be prepared 12 hours ahead if skipping baking powder. Syrup can be made a day ahead and reheated."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. Jalebis are best eaten fresh but can be reheated slightly to regain some texture.","reheatingNotes":"Warm for 10 seconds in microwave or 2 minutes in a warm oven to soften."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_bee2ff7c0c%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=58f15a24-6680-446a-867f-714f176a93cb","imageAlt":"Jalebi — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["sweet","crispy","syrup","traditional","festival"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Jalebi","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:36:28.115Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:36:28.115Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_c7386513c8","slug":"meethi-lassi","title":"Meethi Lassi","description":"A refreshing and creamy traditional Indian yogurt drink sweetened with sugar and delicately flavored with green cardamom.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Punjabi"]},"course":["dessert","side"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_c7386513c8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1dba5e4c-1975-4b21-b98b-9b2c36dcca33","imageAlt":"Meethi Lassi — recipe cover","tags":["lassi","yogurt-drink","sweet","refreshing","indian-beverage","punjabi","cardamom"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_3ab4587e11","slug":"mysore-pak","title":"Mysore Pak","description":"A classic South Indian delicacy, this Mysore Pak is a rich, buttery, and porous sweet made with gram flour, sugar, and plenty of ghee.","serves":12,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"hard","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_3ab4587e11%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b99a4e0d-f2c2-41e5-80b4-1f33ee6f963f","imageAlt":"Mysore Pak — recipe cover","tags":["traditional","festive","sweet","buttery","south indian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":8},{"id":"recipe_c015d6c046","slug":"gajar-ka-halwa","title":"Gajar Ka Halwa","description":"A classic North Indian carrot pudding, slow-cooked to perfection with milk, ghee, and sugar, flavored with cardamom and garnished with crunchy nuts.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":45,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_c015d6c046%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f95a3989-1fbd-40c5-bfe0-ca1df73a6576","imageAlt":"Gajar Ka Halwa — recipe cover","tags":["sweet","carrot","halwa","indian dessert","winter recipe"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":6}]}