Jilapi (Jalebi or Zalabia)

Step 1

Mix flour and baking powder.

Step 2

Then add all remaining ingredients.

Step 3

The texture of the dough should be close to a very thick crepe batter. Adjusting the quantity of water accordingly.

Step 4

Let stand 6 hours at room temperature.

Step 5

Using a pastry bag with small tip or a plastic squeeze bottle, fry the jalebi in a spiral shape in hot oil.

Step 6

Put the water, cardamom, saffron and sugar in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil until the syrup begins to thicken.

Step 7

Remove from heat.

Step 8

While stirring, pour the lemon juice, honey and rose water.

Step 9

Immediately return to the heat and boil again, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat at the first signs of boiling. Let cool.

Step 10

Soak the jilapi generously in the syrup.