Crispy Jalebi Swirls with Orange Syrup
Crispy, golden fried dough swirls soaked in bright orange-infused sugar syrup—a viral Indian snack that looks showstopping but takes just 20 minutes. Shake the jar while warm so the syrup coats every spiral.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Combine flour, yogurt, salt, and 2 tbsp water in a bowl. Knead into a soft dough; it should feel silky, not sticky.
Step 2
Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (use a thermometer).
Step 3
Pipe 3-inch spirals directly into hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown on both sides, ~2 minutes total per batch.
Step 4
Combine sugar, water, orange juice, zest, and crushed cardamom in a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring, until sugar dissolves.
Step 5
Simmer syrup for 2 minutes until slightly thickened and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool for 1 minute.
Step 6
Transfer warm jalebi to a glass jar and pour warm syrup over. Seal the jar and shake hard for 30 seconds so syrup coats every spiral.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- piping bag with small round tip
- deep skillet or wok
- deep-fry thermometer
- slotted spoon
- saucepan
- glass jar with lid
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