We are starting the BM#49 Edition first week today. I will be starting with some desserts that I had suggested being cooked from a list. You really won't believe the amount of time I spent on this list, trying to see what I can make that my nonsweet eating kids will eat.
Finally, I landed on the Indian list and again looked at Jalebi and Rabri. I had bought the ready mix, after eying the pretty Jalebi press. Trust me the packet has been lying in the pantry for a while, as I had got this for some previous editions. I couldn't make it then and now I was running out of time.
Seriously until I clicked and almost many days after it was completed, when I editing, did I realize that another component for this sweet was missing! Well, I was planning to make Jalebi Rabri. However since I had already completed the packet, there was no way I could get another dish done. If you must know, the other two desserts were being done in my mind for the 100th time, though in actuality it's far from being done.
So, friends, you can drool over the pictures again and check my Jalebi post for the homemade version of making Jalebi. For today, all I did was mix the packet, make the sugar syrup, have some deep fried love, and indulge in heaven! In fact, I took the whole lot to my friends, who welcomed me with wide arms for the way it tasted!
Jalebi - Ready Mix version
Instant Jalebi Mix packet - 1
Water - 1 cup
Oil for deep frying
For the Sugar Syrup
Saffron few strands
Sugar - 1 cup
Water - 1 cup
Mix the powder with enough water to get a dropping batter. Transfer to the press. Heat a Kadai with oil.
When the oil is hot, press out the Jalebi Press directly over hot oil and swirl to circle as Jalebis.
When it comes up and done, flip to the other side.
Meanwhile, have sugar melted with water enough to cover. Cook for 10 mins.
When the Jalebis are fried, drop into the sugar syrup and ensure it gets coated well.
Remove and serve hot.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Getting that shape is so difficult. I should maybe try playing with the store bought mix for couple of times before making my homemade batter. I am tempted to make some now. We all love jalebis in my house 🙂
Srividhya says
Nice.. I see this mix in the Indian stores here. Will give a try
Sapana Behl says
Jalebi is my all time fav dessert and I would love to try with store bought instant mix.
Pavani N says
I remember seeing that plastic jalebi press in India. Jalebis turned out perfect.
vaishali sabnani says
The jalebis remind me of the ICC ...when I had a tough time getting those spirals. .it sure is tricky..but man jow ilove these juicy yummy Indian sweet.
Valli thanks a ton for sending it to the event.
Suma Gandlur says
I buy some whenever I feel like eating jalebis. Never tried making them at home.Your store bought packet version also seems delicious.
Briju Parthasarathy says
I know how difficult it is to get the shape, looks yummy and delicious. You can tr making with the zip lock bag or piping bag the shape comes much better as you can give constant pressure.
Hats off
Kalyani says
Spirals n sweet stuff .. Jalebis sure remind me of dad who used to bring them hot n juicy from the store..
Priya Srinivasan says
Those shapes are tough to get!!! But one should not mind the shape and enjoy its taste alone!!!
Varadas Kitchen says
Turned out great! Hard to please kids who don't like traditional sweets.
Harini-Jaya R says
Love it. I am just about munching a jalebi as I am typing this comment, store bought though 🙂
Suja Ram says
Can have this yummy Jalebi anytime..Forget the perfect shape, it just tastes heavenly.
Archana Potdar says
Now make jelabi rabri for BM meet Valli. Will love it.
Priya Suresh says
Jalebis are my favourite but i never tried with store bought mix, will give a try with store bought mix soon.
sneha datar says
These jalebis have turned out great.
Suja says
Yummy. I have tried making only once for ICC..