Jalebi

Step 1

Mix the flour, semolina or rice flour, baking powder, curd and 3/4th cup of the water in a bowl (preferably a ceramic bowl). Mix well with a whisk.

Step 2

Mix well and then add remaining water and 1/8th tsp. of saffron powder, and whisk until smooth.

Step 3

Set aside for about 2 hours to ferment.

Step 4

Whisk thoroughly before use.

Step 5

Prepare one string syrup by dissolving sugar in the water. Just before the syrup is ready add saffron and cardamom powder.

Step 6

Heat oil in a kadhai. Pour the batter in a steady stream ( or coconut shell with a hole) into the kadhai to form coils. Make a few at a time.

Step 7

Deep fry them until they are golden and crisp all over but not brown.

Step 8

Remove from the kadhai and drain on kitchen paper and immerse in the syrup.

Step 9

Leave for at least 4-5 minutes so that they soak the syrup.

Step 10

Take the jalebi out of syrup and serve hot.