Apple Jalebi

Instead of trying plain jalebi i decided to go with apple jalebi which is new to me. Since i have few apples sitting in my fridge i tried to dip them in yeast fermented batter and deep fried. The deep fried apple slices dunk in sweet sugar syrup for an awesome taste and flavor. I used crunchy Fuji red apples for the recipe as that's what i had in my fridge. You can use any red apples or even Granny Smith apples for a little tangy taste.

Make sure you squeeze in lemon juice to prevent the sugar syrup from crystallizing. The yeast helps with fermenting the batter for the perfect jalebi. If you have a sweet tooth just like me, you'll definitely enjoy this gorgeous beauties. Serve them as it is or with rabri(thickened milk).

Ingredients

2 large red apples (cored and sliced)
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 tbsp milk
1 tbsp granulated white sugar
1/3 cup water
1/2 tsp yeast
Vegetable oil for deep frying

Sugar syrup

1 cup cup water
1 cup granulated white sugar
Pinch of cardamom powder
Pinch of saffron threads
Few drops of rose water
1 tbsp lemon juice



Methods

For Sugar Syrup

In a pan boil sugar and water on medium heat for 10 minutes. Reduce flame to low and simmer till the sugar syrup thickens.

Add the cardamom powder,rose water,saffron threads and lemon juice. Stir and off the heat.

For Apple Jalebi Batter

In a bowl add flour,water,milk,sugar and yeast, Whisk well without any lumps.

Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Dip the apple slices into the prepared batter and fry for 2-3 minutes on each sides till golden.

Drain excess oil on paper towel and dunk the fried apples into the warm sugar syrup for 1-2 minutes.

Serve on a plate and sprinkle with saffron threads

Notes

• If the batter is too thick add little water to loosen it

• If the syrup cools down, place the pan back to the stove to warm it up for 1 minute.