15-Minute Crispy Jalebi Swirls
Golden, syrup-soaked spiral pastries made from a quick batter piped directly into hot oil, then dunked in warm saffron-orange syrup. Ready in minutes with zero fuss.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 342
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Combine sugar, water, orange juice, saffron, and zest in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring once, until syrup thickens slightly, ~3 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
Step 2
Whisk flour with 0.25 cup water and a pinch of salt until you have a smooth, pourable batter with the consistency of pancake batter.
Step 3
Heat 1.5 cups oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until a drop of batter sizzles immediately and rises, ~350°F (about 2 minutes).
Step 4
Transfer batter to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip. Carefully pipe 2–3 spiral swirls directly into the oil, one at a time.
Step 5
Fry swirls for 60–90 seconds until golden and crispy, then flip and cook another 60 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel.
Step 6
Immediately dunk the warm jalebi into the cooled syrup, coating all sides. Lift out with a fork and place on a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- medium saucepan
- deep skillet or wok
- piping bag with small round tip
- slotted spoon
- whisk
- fork
- paper towels
- candy or deep-fry thermometer (optional but recommended)
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