Jalebi

Jalebi is a popular Indian sweet made with fermented batter, deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup.

Ingredients - Serves 6

In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, yogurt, water, sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron strands. Mix well to form a smooth batter.
Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the batter ferment for 4-5 hours or overnight.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium heat.
Pour the fermented batter into a squeeze bottle or a piping bag with a small round tip.
Squeeze the batter in a spiral shape into the hot oil, starting from the center and moving outwards.
Fry the jalebis until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
Dip the fried jalebis into the sugar syrup for a few seconds, ensuring they are well coated.
Serve the jalebis warm or at room temperature. They can be enjoyed on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.