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Lion: Saroo's Jalebis Recipe

Lion: Saroo's Jalebis

Lion: Saroo's Jalebis inspired by the 2017 Oscar nominated movie, Lion, starring Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, and Nichole Kidman.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 18 jalebis

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp gram flour
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt beaten
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 pinch baking soda
  • 500 ml ghee or oil
  • 500 ml sugar syrup
  • few threads of saffron

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the flour and gram flour in a mixing bowl until well combined. Mix in the water and yogurt, mix thoroughly.
  • Mix the batter for 5-7 minutes until you reach a ribbon stage. Add the baking soda. Pour the batter in a pipping bag or squeeze bottle.
  • Keep the sugar syrup warm and add the saffron threads to the syrup. Heat the oil over medium heat. Pipe the batter into the hot oil into a spiral. Fry until it's lightly brown on both sides. Immediately transfer the fried jalebis to the syrup. Toss the coat the jalebis. Drain off any excess syrup and serve.

Notes

  • I noticed that letting the batter sit for 15-20 minutes in room temperature really allowed for the jalebis to puff up when it was in the oil.
  • The best way I found to crate the spiral shape is to first pipe the larger circle and then work my way in.