Honey Jilebi
Ingredients
1 cup Urad Dal (split black lentils), soaked for 4-5 hours
2 tablespoons Cornflour
1 tablespoon Rice Flour
A pinch of Baking Soda
Water, as needed for grinding and batter consistency
Pure Honey, as needed for soaking
Ghee or Oil, for frying
Preparation
Drain the soaked urad dal completely. Grind the soaked urad dal in a mixer or grinder using a little water to form a smooth and thick paste [00:54]. The consistency should be thick and flowing.Transfer the ground urad dal paste to a mixing bowl. Add the cornflour, rice flour, and baking soda to the bowl .Mix all the dry ingredients well with the urad dal paste.Add a little water at a time and mix to form a smooth, lump-free batter. The batter should be thick enough to hold its shape when piped but thin enough to flow easily .Cover the batter and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes.
Heat the Honey:
Take the desired amount of pure honey in a heat-resistant bowl. Set up a double boiler by placing a saucepan with some water on the stove. Bring the water to a simmer.Place the bowl of honey over the simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water .Heat the honey gently until it becomes slightly runny and warm. Do not boil the honey. Keep it warm.
Fry the Jalebis:
Heat ghee or oil in a flat-bottomed pan or kadai over medium heat. Ensure there is enough oil for the jalebis to float while frying.
Pour the prepared batter into a piping bag fitted with a small, round nozzle. Alternatively, you can use a clean, thick plastic bag with a small hole snipped at one corner.Once the oil is hot, pipe the batter into the hot oil in a spiral or circular shape to form jalebis . Make sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the jalebis on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crisp on both sides. Flip them gently as needed.
Soak in Honey:
Once the jalebis are fried, immediately remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them in the warm honey .Allow the jalebis to soak in the honey for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring they are well coated.Remove the soaked jalebis from the honey and arrange them on a plate.
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