Apple Jalebi

Time

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min · 30 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Batter:. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in ¼ cup warm water, and let it sit for about 5 minutes.

   5 min
2. 2

   Mix the flour and oil together. Add the yeast solution to the flour and mix. Make a smooth batter. Add water as needed. Consistency should be like pancake mix.

3. 3

   Set the batter aside and let it sit in a warm place for half hour. Make sure the batter is fermented, but do not over ferment. After fermenting batter will be little lacy.

4. 4

   Syrup:. Boil the sugar and water together. Add the lemon juice, and cardamom boil for about 8 minutes until syrup is about ½ thread. Lemon juice keeps the mixture from crystallizing.

   8 min
5. 5

   Making the jalebis:. Heat the oil in a frying pan about 1 inch deep. Dip the apple slices into the batter one at a time, making sure the slice is covered with the batter. Then, slowly drop the slices into the frying pan.

6. 6

   The jalebi will take about 4 to 5 minutes to cook. Turn them occasionally. Fry the jalebi until both sides are golden-brown.

   5 min
7. 7

   Transfer them into the warm syrup. Let jalebi soak in the hot syrup for a few seconds.Than take them out and Garnish with sliced pistachios. Serve hot.

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