Jangri - Indian Sweet
Summary
- A traditional Indian sweet made from urad dal batter, deep-fried into intricate spiral shapes, and then soaked in a saffron-infused sugar syrup. It's known for its vibrant orange color and juicy, crispy texture.
All Ingredients - For Batter
- URAD DAL 1 CUP
- KESARI POWDER (FOOD COLOR) 1/4 TSP
- CORN FLOUR 1 TBSP (OPTIONAL)
All Ingredients - For Sugar Syrup
- SUGAR 400 GMS
- WATER 200 ML
- LEMON JUICE 1 TSP
- SAFFRON STRANDS as needed
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Blender
- Bowl
- Piping bag
Plan Ahead
Up to 2 hrs of hands-off time you can shift to earlier.
- Step 1 · Soak1 hr
Wash and Soak Urad Dal Wash 1 cup of urad dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 1…
- Step 4 · Soak1 hr
Prepare Batter - Part 1 After 1 hour, drain the water from the soaked urad dal. Transfer the urad dal to a blender.
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Cornstarch?
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (per 1 tbsp cornstarch)
- Arrowroot powder (1:1)
- Tapioca starch (1:1)
No Lemon juice?
- Lime juice (1:1)
- 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
No Saffron?
- 1/4 tsp turmeric (color only, no flavor match)
- 1/2 tsp safflower threads
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Wash and Soak Urad Dal
Wash 1 cup of urad dal thoroughly and soak it in water for .
Step 2: Prepare Sugar Syrup - Part 1
In a pan, add 400 gms of sugar and 200 ml of water. Stir on high flame until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.
Step 3: Prepare Sugar Syrup - Part 2
Add 1 tsp of lemon juice (to avoid crystallization) and saffron strands to the boiling syrup. Continue to boil until it reaches a one-string consistency. Keep the syrup warm.
Step 4: Prepare Batter - Part 1
After , drain the water from the soaked urad dal. Transfer the urad dal to a blender.
Step 5: Prepare Batter - Part 2
Blend the urad dal until smooth, adding little water as needed, to achieve a tight consistency.
Step 6: Flavor and Color Batter
Transfer the blended batter to a bowl. Add 1/4 tsp of kesari powder (food color) and mix well until uniformly colored.
Step 7: Add Corn Flour (Optional)
If desired, add 1 tbsp of corn flour to the batter and mix well.
Step 8: Fill Piping Bag
Fill the prepared batter into a piping bag (or a cloth/zip lock pouch with a small hole cut at the tip).
Step 9: Heat Oil/Ghee
Heat oil or ghee in a pan on medium flame. Once hot, the flame.
Step 10: Pipe Jangri
Pipe the batter into the hot oil/ghee in circular shapes with overlapping coils to form the traditional jangri design.
Step 11: Fry Jangri
Fry the jangri until the bottom side is crisp, then turn them over. Continue frying until both sides are crisp and golden orange.
Step 12: Soak in Sugar Syrup
Remove the fried jangri from the oil and immediately drop them into the warm sugar syrup. Soak for .
Step 13: Serve
Remove the soaked jangri from the syrup and serve.
Pro Tips
• Ensure urad dal batter is smooth and tight for perfect spirals.
• Maintain one-string consistency for sugar syrup to prevent crystallization.
• Fry jangri on medium flame until crisp for best texture.
• Soak jangri in warm sugar syrup for optimal absorption.
Variations
• Add a pinch of cardamom powder to the sugar syrup for extra flavor.
• Use orange food color instead of kesari powder for a brighter color.
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