Apple Jalebi

Apple Jalebis are actually apple wafers dipped in the flavorful sugar syrup. They taste best when served hot.This another form of normal Jalebis.


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Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: 1 hr

Recipe type: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Serves: 4-5 persons

Yield:10-15 

• 2 apples peeled and sliced them in thin rings
• 3/4  cup plain flour
• 1/2  teaspoon dry yeast
• 1/2  teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Oil to fry

• 1 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4  teaspoon cardamom powder

• 1 tablespoon blenched and sliced pistachios
• ***Indian spice glossary: Cooking Glossary

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1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in ¼ cup warm water, and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
2. Mix the flour and oil together.
3. Add the yeast solution to the flour and mix. Make a smooth batter. Add water as needed. Consistency should be like pancake mix.
4. Set the batter aside and let it sit in a warm place for half hour.
5. Make sure the batter is fermented, but do not over ferment. After fermenting batter will be little lacy.

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan about 1 inch deep. 
2. Dip the apple slices into the batter one at a time, making sure the slice is covered with the batter. Then, slowly drop the slices into the frying pan.
3. The jalebi will take about 4 to 5 minutes to cook.
4. Turn them occasionally. Fry the jalebi until both sides are golden-brown.
5. Transfer them into the warm syrup.
6. Let jalebi soak in the hot syrup for a few seconds.Than take them out and Garnish with sliced pistachios.
7. Serve hot.