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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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This recipe for instant jalebi is quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. Learn how to make instant jalebi recipe | quick jalebi | homemade instant jalebi | instant jalebi using eno |
The instant jalebis are crispy on the outside and soft and syrupy on the inside. They are perfect for a sweet treat. Fresh hot syrupy jalebis are a hit at any festivities.
You will not believe how quickly homemade instant jalebi can be made. I have used eno to make this instant jalebi batter quickly and so it does not require to be left for a day to ferment. The trick here is to immediately start frying the jalebis once the batter is made.
Also remember to soak the jalebis in warm sugar syrup immediately after frying them. Yes, these homemade instant jalebis are made as simply as that!
Pro tips to make jalebis: 1. Make sure the ghee or oil is hot enough before piping the jalebis to avoid them from getting oily. 2. While deep frying jalebis immediately immerse them into the warm sugar syrup. 3. Serve the instant jalebis hot to enjoy its best flavours. 4. You can store the jalebis in an air tight container for 2 days on room temperature.
Enjoy instant jalebi recipe | quick jalebi | homemade instant jalebi | instant jalebi using eno | with detailed step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
15 servings
Ingredients
For Instant Jalebi
1 cup plain flour (maida)
1 tbsp ghee
1 tsp fruit salt
3/4 cup water
oil or for frying
For The Sugar Syrup
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
For Garnish
1/2 tsp almond (badam) flakes for sprinkling
1/2 tsp crushed pistachios for sprinkling
Method
- In a deep bowl add plain flour, ghee and eno, mix them using your fingertips.
- Gradually add water and make a smooth, lump free batter using your hands for mixing.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag and cut a small tip or a thick cloth with a small hole in the center.
- To make instant jalebi, combine the sugar along with 1 cup of water, cardamom powder and orange food colour.
- Simmer on medium flame for 5 minutes till the syrup is of 1 string consistency.
- Remove from the fire and keep aside.
- Heat oil or ghee in broad pan, and press out round swirls of the batter in the hot ghee working closely from center to the outside of the whirl [approximately 50 mm. (2 inch) diameter].
- Deep fry the jalebis till golden brown and transfer into the warm sugar syrup.
- Drain immediately and serve the instant jalebis hot garnished with almonds and pistachios.
instant jalebi recipe | quick jalebi | homemade instant jalebi | instant jalebi using eno | Video by Tarla Dalal
Instant Jalebis recipe with step by step photos
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See the below image of list of ingredients or making instant jalebi.
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See the below image of list of ingredients or making instant jalebi.
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To make instant jalebi, in a deep pan, add 2 cups sugar.
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Add 1 cup water.
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Add ¼ tsp cardamom powder.
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Add orange food colour.
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Mix well.
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Simmer on medium flame for 5 minutes till the syrup is of 1 string consistency.
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Remove from the fire and keep aside.
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To make instant jalebi, in a deep pan, add 2 cups sugar.
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In a deep bowl add 1 cup plain flour (maida).
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Add 1 tbsp ghee.
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Add 1 tsp eno.
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Mix them using your fingertips.
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Gradually add ¾ cup water.
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Mix them using your fingertips.
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Make a smooth, lump free batter using your hands for mixing.
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Transfer the batter into a piping bag.
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Cut a small tip or a thick cloth with a small hole in the center.
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In a deep bowl add 1 cup plain flour (maida).
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Heat oil or ghee in broad pan.
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Press out round swirls of the batter in the hot ghee working closely from center to the outside of the whirl [approximately 50 mm. (2 inch) diameter].
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Deep fry the jalebis till golden brown.
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Drain and transfer them into the warm sugar syrup.
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Allow them to sit for 5 seconds.
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Drain them.
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Serve the instant jalebis hot garnished with almonds and pistachios.
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Heat oil or ghee in broad pan.
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Make sure the ghee or oil is hot enough before piping the jalebis to avoid them from getting oily.
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While deep frying jalebis immediately immerse them into the warm sugar syrup.
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Serve the instant jalebis hot to enjoy its best flavours.
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You can store the jalebis in an air tight container for 2 days on room temperature.
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Make sure the ghee or oil is hot enough before piping the jalebis to avoid them from getting oily.

Foodie #671309
March 13, 2025, midnight
awesome jalebis ..luv the taste and the crispy touch

Sonal Modi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Fantastic! I could not believe that I too can make jalebis like bazar. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Sonal , we are delighted you loved the Jalebi recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

Cooking enthusiast
March 13, 2025, midnight
Nice Jalebi recipe. Crisp and saffron syrup. Very quick to make.