Crispy Jalebi & Tulumba Bites
Crunchy, syrup-soaked Indian sweets ready in minutes — no frying skill required. Warm shop-bought jalebi and tulumba with a quick orange-cardamom syrup for that authentic sticky-sweet finish.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Combine sugar, water, orange juice, zest, and cardamom in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Stir until sugar dissolves, then bring to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes until fragrant and glossy.
Step 3
Remove from heat and let syrup cool for 1 minute while you arrange jalebi and tulumba on a plate.
Step 4
Pour warm syrup over the sweets, letting it soak in and pool around the edges.
Step 5
Serve immediately while the jalebi is still warm and crispy on the outside, syrup-soft inside.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon
- plate or shallow bowl
- microplane (for zesting)
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