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Jalebi

Ingredients : 1 cup white flour, maida , 1\2 level teaspoon bicarbonate of soda , 1 tablespoon yogurt, beaten , 2\3 cup water , few drops of jalebi (orange red) colour , * For syrup : 1 1\2 cups sugar , 1 1\2 cups water, oil for deep frying.

Instructions : 1.Sieve flour and bicarbonate of soda together in a bowl. Add yogurt, food color and water. Whisk to a smooth batter. The consistency should be like thin pancake batter. Add little more water if necessary. Leave aside to rest for about 5 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator. 2. Put sugar, water and cardamoms in saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Boil rapidly for about 2-3 minutes or until a thick syrup has formed. 3. Heat ghee or oil in a deep frying pan or karahi to 170C or 325F. Pour batter in polythene bag or in a muslin cloth and hold it like a piping bag, make about 3mm hole at the base. Pipe jalaibi shape (pretzel shape) into hot oil. Fry both sides for about 3-5 minutes or until crisp. 4. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on absorbent kitchen paper and then place in the hot syrup for 3-5 minutes, remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to serving dish. 5. Serve warm with green tea or warm milk. Serve Immediately • Serves: 6 People. • Preparation Time: 15 minutes. • Cooking Time: 30 minutes.