Desserts and Sweets Recipes - Yeast Jalebi

Ingredients

• 5ml/1 tsp dried yeast

• 250ml/8 fl oz lukewarm water

• 100g/4 oz plain (all-purpose) flour

• 5ml/1 tsp lemon juice

• 150g/5 oz sugar

• 5ml/1 tsp yellow food coloring

• ghee and oil for deep-frying

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Method:

1. Mix the yeast with 15ml/1 tbsp of water and leave in a warm place for 20 minutes until frothy. Mix the flour, lemon juice and the yeast mixture then gradually work in 150ml/1/4 pt/2/3 cup of water to make a smooth batter.

2. Cover and leave to rise for 1 hour until doubled in size. Place the sugar and remaining water and bring to the boil. Stir in the food coloring and leave to simmer gently.

3. Heat equal quantities of oil and ghee over a medium heat. Mix the batter then pour it into a piping bag or syringe with a plain nozzle.

4. Hold the syringe 15cm/6 in above the fat and gently but quickly form spirals in the hot fat. Fry a few jalebies together until golden brown then transfer to the syrup and leave to soak for 30 seconds on each side.

5. Remove from the syrup and place on a serving plate. Serve hot at breakfast, after a meal or as a snack.