Description
A sweet loved in South and North India, extruding Urad Dal (black lentil) paste into oil in geometric flower patterns, deep-frying, and soaking in super-sweet saffron syrup.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Urad Dal(Black lentils)
- Sugar
- Water
- Saffron
- Cardamom
- Frying oil
- Food coloring
Instructions
- Puree Urad Dal soaked overnight into a very smooth paste, add food coloring (orange), whip firmly incorporating air.
- Boil sugar, water, saffron, cardamom into syrup.
- Put batter in piping bag, extrude in a 'flower shape (small loops around a circle)' into hot oil. Fry both sides, dip in syrup while hot to finish.
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Key spices
Saffron、Cardamom
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
None
Pairing
Masala Chai、Black coffee
Trivia
[Hardcore] Looks similar to wheat-based 'Jalebi', but being made from 'lentils' gives it a denser, chewier texture. Called 'Jangiri' in South India, essential for weddings.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Enjoy the unique texture, chewier than Jalebi, along with the saffron syrup overflowing with every bite, getting your fingers sticky!
Allergen
Soy