Jalebis

1. 1

   For sugar syrup: in a pot, add water, sugar and green cardamom, mix and cook until the syrup thickens.

2. 2

   Add lemon juice, stir well and set aside.

For jalebi

1. 1

   In lukewarm water, add sugar and instant yeast, mix and let it sit for 15 minutes until activated.

2. 2

   In a bowl, add flour, orange food color, melted ghee and gram flour.

3. 3

   Add the yeast mixture and whisk well.

4. 4

   Pour in water as required while whisking until the batter reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.

5. 5

   Let the batter rest for 10 minutes and use it within 10-15 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into a squeeze bottle using a funnel.

7. 7

   Heat desi ghee in a frying pan.

8. 8

   Squeeze the batter into the hot ghee in spiral shapes.

9. 9

   Fry one side, then flip with tongs and fry the other side.

10. 10

    Remove the fried jalebi from the ghee.

11. 11

    Soak the jalebi immediately in warm sugar syrup.

12. 12

    Turn the jalebi in the syrup so both sides are coated.

13. 13

    Remove the jalebi from the syrup and place on a plate to serve.