Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Urad Dal

   Wash 1 cup of urad dal thoroughly and then soak it in water for 1 hour.

2. 2.Prepare Sugar Syrup

   In a pan, add 400 gms of sugar and 200 ml of water. Cook on high flame, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.

3. 3.Add Lemon Juice

   Once the syrup is boiling, add 1 tsp of lemon juice to prevent crystallization.

4. 4.Achieve One String Consistency

   Continue boiling the syrup until it reaches a one-string consistency (when a drop of syrup forms a single thread between your thumb and forefinger).

5. 5.Infuse Saffron

   Add saffron strands to the sugar syrup and mix well. The sugar syrup is now ready. Keep it warm.

6. 6.Drain Dal and Blend Batter

   After 1 hour of soaking, drain the water from the urad dal. Transfer the dal to a blender and blend it into a smooth, tight-consistency batter, adding very little water if necessary.

7. 7.Color the Batter

   Transfer the batter to a bowl. Add 1/4 tsp of kesari powder (food color) and mix well until the color is evenly distributed.

8. 8.Add Corn Flour (Optional)

   Optionally, add 1 tbsp of corn flour to the batter and mix well. This helps in achieving a crispier texture.

9. 9.Fill Piping Bag

   Carefully fill the prepared batter into a piping bag, a clean cloth with a small hole, or a zip-lock pouch. Secure the top with a rubber band and snip a small opening at the tip.

10. 10.Heat Oil and Pipe Jangri

    Heat oil or ghee in a pan on medium flame. Once hot, reduce the flame to a simmer. Pipe the jangri batter into the oil in circular, overlapping coil shapes.

11. 11.Fry Until Crisp

    Once the bottom side of the jangri is crisp, turn them over and continue frying until both sides are golden brown and crisp.

12. 12.Soak in Sugar Syrup

    Immediately after frying, drop the hot jangri into the warm sugar syrup. Let them soak for 2 minutes to absorb the sweetness.

13. 13.Serve Jangri

    Remove the soaked jangri from the syrup and serve. Enjoy your homemade jangri!