Zoolbia
Zoolbia is a famous Persian sweet, especially enjoyed during Ramadan. The spiral-shaped pastry is fried in oil and then dipped in hot sugar syrup, which makes it sweet and crispy. This sweet is popular in Iran, India, and the Middle East, and is often flavored with saffron or rosewater to make it even more special. If you love authentic Eastern sweets, try this original recipe!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, and 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 oil over medium heat until hot.
5
Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a plastic bag with one corner snipped off.
6
Pipe the batter into the hot oil in spiral shapes or intertwined circles, and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
7
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried zoolbia 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 zoolbia pieces into the hot syrup.
9
Serve fresh and crispy, and enjoy the authentic taste of this Persian sweet!
