Jilapi
Jilapi is a famous Indian sweet, especially enjoyed during festive occasions and celebrations. The spiral-shaped batter is fried in oil and then soaked in hot sugar syrup, which makes it sweet and crispy. This sweet is similar to zoolbia and zlabia known in the Middle East, but the Indian version is often flavored with saffron and rosewater. If you love authentic Eastern sweets, try this original recipe!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and dry yeast.
2
Add the yogurt, water, sugar, and orange blossom water. Mix until smooth, creating a thick but flowing batter.
3
Cover the bowl and let it rest in a warm place for about 1 hour, allowing the batter to slightly rise.
4
In a deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
5
Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a plastic bag with a small corner cut off.
6
Pipe the batter into the hot oil in spiral shapes or interconnected circles, and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
7
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried jilapi pieces and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
8
Warm the sugar syrup with a pinch of saffron, then dip the fried jilapi pieces into the hot syrup, ensuring they are well coated.
9
Serve fresh and crispy, and enjoy the authentic taste of this Indian sweet!
