10-Min Crispy Jalebi with Hot Honey
Store-bought jalebi gets a quick pan-crisps and drizzle of warm spiced honey infused with saffron and cardamom. Topped with slivered almonds for crunch and vibrancy.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 8 pieces (about 200g) store-bought jalebi
- 3 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- 6 threads saffron threads
- 2 pods cardamom pods, crushed
- 1 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
- ½ tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Heat honey with saffron threads and crushed cardamom in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- 2
Remove honey from heat and stir in lemon juice. Set aside.
- 3
Heat ghee in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 4
Add jalebi to the skillet in a single layer and pan-fry 1–2 minutes per side until edges turn golden and crispy.
- 5
Transfer jalebi to a serving plate and drizzle generously with the warm saffron-cardamom honey.
- 6
Scatter slivered almonds over the top and serve immediately while still warm.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- medium skillet (8–10 inch)
- wooden spoon
- serving plate
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