Apple Jalebi

Hello Foodies,

Jalebi – Name itself is mouthwatering. I and my husband are big jalebi fan. I tried my hand on this not easy dish with little twist. . I used Granny Smith green apple and cinnamon for making the jalebi. Combination of both apple and cinnamon gives nice aroma and texture to the dish. It is very easy to make and so delicious to eat Enjoy this yummy dessert.

Yield – 7-8 jalebi

Ingredients: - For Jalebi

Granny Smith green apple – 1
Jalebi batter – ¾ cup (store bought)
Cinnamon powder – ½ tsp
All-purpose flour – ½ cup
Clarified butter/ ghee – for deep frying
Water - ½ cup

For sugar syrup:-

Sugar – ¾ cup
Water – ½ cup
Cardamom powder – a pinch
Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
Saffron /kesar – 2-3 buds

Directions:-

1) In deep sauce pan add sugar and water. Boil it until sugar is dissolved.
2) Add lemon juice, cardamom powder and saffron buds.
3) Stir well and let it boil again and low flame for about 7-8 mins.
4) In plate mix the all-purpose flour and cinnamon powder. Mix well and set aside.
5) Wash the apple in running water and peel the skin.
6) With the help of spoon or peeler carefully scoop out the seeds from the middle.
7) Now cut the thin rings from the apple.
8) Coat the apple rings with flour and cinnamon mixture.
9) In a mixing bowl add the water and jalebi batter and make smooth batter. Add more water if needed. 
10) Heat ghee in frying pan.
11) Dip the apple ring in jalebi batter and fry it in hot ghee for 2-3 mins or until golden brown in color.
12) Once done now dip it sugar syrup for 2-3 mins.
13) Repeat the same steps with all rings.
14) Serve hot and enjoy.