Custrd is out now on the App Store and Google Play — Try it free for 7 days →
Back to recipes

Crispy Jaggery Imarti (20 Min)

Indian spiral pastry drenched in sticky jaggery syrup—crispy, sweet, and addictively golden. Deep-fried in minutes, no special equipment needed.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Protein
4g
Crispy Jaggery Imarti (20 Min)
indulgentrusticindianvegetariancrispygooeydessertweeknight

Ingredients

7 items — tap to check off

Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.

Open the app

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix flour with 2 tbsp ghee and a pinch of salt until breadcrumb texture, then add water 1 tbsp at a time until soft, non-sticky dough forms.

  2. Step 2

    Heat remaining 2 tbsp ghee in a small saucepan over medium. Add jaggery, water, and crushed cardamom pods; stir until jaggery dissolves, ~3 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Heat oil in a deep skillet or wok to 350°F (test by dropping a small flour ball—it should sizzle and float within 2 seconds).

  4. Step 4

    Divide dough into 8 balls. Roll each thin, coil into a flat spiral, then gently slide into hot oil and fry 2 minutes per side until deep golden.

  5. Step 5

    Lift imartis with a slotted spoon, drain briefly on paper towels, then immediately dip into warm jaggery syrup until coated.

  6. Step 6

    Stack on a plate and scatter chopped nuts over the top. Serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • mixing bowl
  • small saucepan
  • deep skillet or wok
  • slotted spoon
  • rolling pin or hands
  • paper towels
  • thermometer (optional but helpful)

Cook smarter

Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge

Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.