Mexican Jalebi Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, yogurt, sugar, and a pinch of baking powder to make a smooth batter.
• STEP 2.Cover the batter and let it rest for 2-3 hours to ferment.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
• STEP 4.Pour the batter into a squeeze bottle or a piping bag with a small nozzle.
• STEP 5.Squeeze the batter into the hot oil in a spiral shape to form jalebis.
• STEP 6.Fry the jalebis until they turn golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 7.In a separate pan, prepare a sugar syrup by dissolving sugar in water and adding cardamom powder and saffron strands.
• STEP 8.Dip the fried jalebis in the sugar syrup for a few seconds and remove them.
• STEP 9.Serve the Mexican Jalebi warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the jalebis to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy.
• You can add a few drops of lemon juice to the sugar syrup to prevent crystallization.
• For a variation, you can sprinkle chopped nuts or desiccated coconut on the jalebis before serving.

Storage and Serving

• Mexican Jalebi is best enjoyed fresh, but any leftover jalebis can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the jalebis in a microwave for a few seconds to restore their crispiness.
• Serve Mexican Jalebi as a sweet treat on its own or with a scoop of ice cream for a delightful dessert.