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Homemade Crispy Fafda with Jalebi Recipe

Instant Fafda Jalebi Recipe


  • Author: Hina K Batra
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 1x

Description

Instant fafda and jalebi are a delightful combination of crispy, savory and sweet treats in India, especially in the state of Gujarat. Fafda is loved for its crispiness and unique flavour of gram flour (besan) and spices whereas jalebi is known for its crispy, twisted or coil-like shape and its sweet, syrupy flavour. They are often enjoyed as a delicious snack or breakfast during festivals like Diwali and as a special treat on weekends. Here, i’am sharing Instant fafda jalebi recipe how easily you can prepare it at home:


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Ingredients

For making Fafda:

  • 2 cups gram flour (besan), sieved 
  • ¼ teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • Water (approx ½ to ¾ cup) for kneading the dough
  • Oil for deep frying

For the Jalebi Batter:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
  • ½ cup yogurt (curd)
  • A pinch of salt
  • A pinch of yellow food colour
  • Water as required
  • Ghee or oil for frying

For Sugar Syrup:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • A few saffron strands (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice

Garnish with:

  • Chopped almonds
  • Rose petals
  • Silver vark

Serve With:

 

  • Fried green chilies 

  • Jalebi

  • Green chutney (optional)


Instructions

For making Fafda:

  • In a mixing bowl or parat, sieve the gram flour.
  • Add carom seeds, turmeric powder, salt (as per your taste), baking soda and 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Now, gradually add water to the mixture and knead it into a smooth, firm dough. The dough should be neither too soft nor too hard.
  • Knead it till you get a semi soft dough.
  • Then divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a thin cylindrical shape on a wooden board by spreading oil very lightly.
  • Roll each ball into a thin, long strip on a greased surface. You can use a rolling pin to help with this or using the base of the palm spread the dough upwards to flatten it out. 
  • Then remove the fafda strip using a knife .
  • Similarly make other fafda strips this way with the remaining dough balls. Cover with a kitchen napkin so that they do not become dry.
  • Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, gently slide the prepared fafdas into the hot oil one by one. Fry them in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
  • Depending on the size of the kadai, you can fry 3 to 4 fafdas at a time.
  • Fry the fafdas until they turn golden brown and crisp. This will take about 5-6 minutes per batch.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried fafdas from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
  • Serve the hot and crispy fafdas with jalebi and fried green chilies. This makes for a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors.

For Jalebi Batter:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt well.
  • Add all-purpose flour, pinch of salt, pinch of yellow food colour,
  • Mix well. 
  • Add little water to form a smooth batter. If the batter is too thick, add water gradually until it reaches a pourable consistency.
  • Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile prepare the sugar syrup.

For Sugar Syrup:

  • In a saucepan or kadhai, combine sugar and water. Stir well and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
  • Once the sugar dissolves, add cardamom powder. Stir to mix.
  • Let the syrup simmer for about 5-7 minutes until it reaches a one-string consistency. To check the consistency, take a small drop of syrup between your thumb and index finger; if it forms a single thread, the syrup is ready.
  • Once the syrup reaches the desired consistency, add lemon juice to prevent crystallization. Keep it warm on low heat.

Frying the Jalebi:

  • Heat oil or ghee in a deep frying pan or a kadai over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
  • Fill the jalebi batter in a plastic zip-lock bag with a small hole cut in one corner or fill it into a squeeze bottle or a piping bag with a small nozzle.
  • Squeeze the batter in a circular motion into the hot oil to form spirals or coils. You can make them as small or as large as you like.
  • Fry the jalebis until they are golden brown and crispy, turning them occasionally for even cooking. This should take about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Remove the fried jalebis using a slotted spoon and immediately dip them into the warm sugar syrup. Let them soak for a minute, ensuring they are well coated with syrup.
  • Serve hot with fafda and fried green chilli.

Notes

Here I’m sharing some tips to make perfect fafda jalebi at home.

For Fafda

  • The dough should be smooth, firm, and not too sticky. Adjust the water quantity gradually to achieve the right texture.
  • Knead the dough thoroughly until it’s smooth to develop gluten which make the fafdas crispy.
  • Using your palms, press and flatten the dough ball evenly into a thin cylindrical shape. Make sure they are of even thickness throughout. This ensures even frying.
  • Ensure that the oil is hot enough before frying. If the oil is not hot, the fafdas may absorb too much oil and become soggy. You can test the oil by dropping a small piece of dough into it. If It sizzle and rises to the surface then the oil is ready to fry the fafdas.
  • Fry the fafdas in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Crowding can lower the oil temperature and lead to uneven frying.
  • Keep an eye on the fafdas while frying. Fry them till they turn golden brown color and become crisp. Avoid overcooking, as they can become too hard.
  • After frying, place the fafdas on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil. This helps keep them crisp and less oily.
  • Additionally, you can add red chilli powder while kneading the dough to customize the spiciness of fafdas.

For Jalebi

  • The key to making perfect jalebis is getting the sugar syrup to the right consistency. Use the one-string test to check.
  • If you don’t have a plastic zip-lock bag, use a squeeze bottle or piping bag, with a small hole cut in one corner.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the syrup to your preference. You can add more or less sugar as desired. Do not dip the jalebis into the sugar syrup for long.
  • Be cautious while making jalebi shapes; it may take a little practice.
  • Ensure the oil or ghee is hot enough for frying to get crispy and non-oily results.
  • Additionally, add saffron strands to the batter for colour and flavour and even you can add few saffron strings in the sugar syrup. Mix well.
  • Category: Snacks, Dessert
  • Cuisine: Gujarati

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