15-Min Crispy Jalebi with Orange Syrup
Golden, piped batter fried until crispy and immediately soaked in spiced orange syrup—the TikTok-viral sweet snack that's all crunch and citrus. Ready in under 15 minutes, no oven required.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup yogurt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups neutral cooking oil
- 3 whole cardamom pods, crushed
Instructions
- 1
Combine orange juice, sugar, and cardamom in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 4 minutes until syrup coats a spoon.
- 2
Mix flour, yogurt, and baking powder in a bowl until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a thin star tip.
- 3
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (use a thermometer). Test with a tiny drop of batter—it should sizzle and float immediately.
- 4
Pipe 4-inch coils directly into hot oil, working in batches. Fry until deep golden on both sides, about 90 seconds total.
- 5
Lift jalebi with a slotted spoon and immediately submerge in warm orange syrup for 30 seconds. Remove to a plate.
- 6
Serve warm or at room temperature. The crispy exterior will soften slightly as it sits—eat within 30 minutes for maximum crunch.
Tools you’ll need
- saucepan
- mixing bowl
- piping bag with star tip
- heavy-bottomed pot (3-quart minimum)
- deep-fry or candy thermometer
- slotted spoon
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