Jalebi
Indian Indian - Curries and Gravies

Jalebi

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup sour yogurt, whisked
  • • 1/2 cup besan (gram flour)
  • • 2 cups water
  • • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 1/2 cup oil, for frying boondi
  • • 2 tbsp ghee
  • • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Whisk 1/4 cup of the besan with 1/3 cup water into a thin batter and drip it through a perforated ladle into the hot oil; fry the pearls until crisp and drain.

2
Phase 2

Whisk the yogurt with the remaining besan, the water, turmeric, chili powder, and salt until smooth.

3
Phase 3

Heat the ghee and crackle the cumin seeds.

4
Phase 4

Pour in the kadhi, bring to a boil whisking constantly, and simmer for 15 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Soak the boondi in the kadhi for 5 minutes and serve with steamed rice.