Collection of Popular Sweets and Dishes Recipes No.-7: JALEBI / IMARTI

Recipe for Making Jalebi and Imarti

Jalebi and Imarti are two popular Indian sweets. Jalebi is crispy and sweet, while Imarti is a delicious sweet made from urad dal. Here’s a detailed recipe to make both at home.

Ingredients:

For Jalebi:

1. All-purpose flour (maida) – 1 cup
2. Semolina or Upma flour – 2 tablespoons
3. Yogurt – 1/2 cup
4. Baking powder – 1/4 teaspoon
5. Saffron (optional) – a pinch
6. Ghee or oil – for frying
7. Sugar – 1.5 cups (for syrup)
8. Water – 1 cup (for syrup)
9. Cardamom powder – 1/2 teaspoon (optional)

For Imarti:

1. Urad dal – 1 cup (soaked for 12 hours)
2. Sugar – 1 cup
3. Cardamom powder – 1/2 teaspoon
4. Ghee – for frying

Method:

1. Preparing Sugar Syrup (for both)

• In a pan, combine sugar and water. Bring it to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
• Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until it reaches a one-string consistency. Turn off the heat and set aside.

2. Making Jalebi

1. Prepare the Batter:

• In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, semolina, yogurt, baking powder, and saffron. Mix well to form a thick batter.
• Cover and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

1. Fry the Jalebi:

• Heat ghee or oil in a kadhai (deep pan).
• Pour the batter into a piping bag or zip-lock bag with a small hole cut in the corner.
• Squeeze the batter into the hot oil in spiral shapes and fry until golden brown.
• Remove the jalebis from the oil and dip them immediately in warm sugar syrup for a few minutes.

3. Making Imarti

1. Prepare the Batter:

• Grind the soaked urad dal into a smooth batter.
• Add sugar and cardamom powder and mix well.

1. Fry the Imarti:

• Heat ghee in a kadhai.
• Using a ladle or a special imarti maker, pour the urad dal batter into the hot ghee to form round shapes.
• Fry until golden brown and then dip in the sugar syrup.

4. Serving

• Serve jalebi and imarti warm. They can be enjoyed with syrup or on their own.

Tips:

• Make sure to mix the ingredients well for both jalebi and imarti to enhance the flavor.
• Adding a little food color to the jalebi batter can make them more visually appealing.

By following these recipes, you can prepare delicious jalebi and imarti. Serve them on festivals or special occasions and enjoy with your family and friends!