Jalebi with @gitsfood
Jalebi with @gitsfood is a easy Indian recipe that serves 4. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by nalinee mumbaikar on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 40 min
Cost: $17.57 total, $4.39 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 packet Gits Jalebi Mix (approx 500 g, no preservatives, artificial colors or flavors)
- 1 cup Water (lukewarm, for batter)
- 2 cup Ghee (clarified butter, for deep frying)
- 2 cup Granulated Sugar (for sugar syrup)
- 1 cup Water (for sugar syrup)
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice (prevents crystallisation of syrup)
- 1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder (optional, for aroma)
Instructions
Make Jalebi Batter
In the mixing bowl, add the Gits Jalebi Mix and pour in lukewarm water. Whisk gently until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Time: PT5M
Heat Ghee
Pour the ghee into the deep frying pan and heat over medium flame. When the temperature reaches about 175°C (350°F), the ghee is ready.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 175°C
Prepare Sugar Syrup
In a saucepan combine sugar, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then simmer on medium heat until the syrup reaches one‑string consistency (about 110‑115°C). Add cardamom powder if using.
Time: PT7M
Temperature: Medium heat
Fry Jalebi
Fill the batter dispenser bottle with the prepared batter. Hold it over the hot ghee and squeeze in circular spirals, starting from the centre and moving outward. Fry until the jalebis turn golden‑brown and become crisp.
Time: PT8M
Temperature: 175°C
Soak in Syrup
Using the slotted spoon, lift the fried jalebis and immediately dip them into the hot sugar syrup for 10‑15 seconds. Remove and place on paper‑towel‑lined plate to drain excess syrup.
Time: PT5M
Serve
Serve the jalebis warm. Optionally garnish with chopped pistachios or almonds for extra crunch.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 4 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian
Allergens: Gluten, Dairy (ghee)
Last updated: April 23, 2026








