Jalebi Rabri

تحضير المكوّنات

المكوّنات

طريقة التحضير

خطوة بخطوة

1. 1

   First, make the rabri. Pour the whole milk into a heavy-bottomed pot and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat.

   حوالي 5 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Using a heavy-bottomed pot prevents the milk from scorching.

2. 2

   Reduce the heat to low and let the milk simmer, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   As a layer of cream forms on the surface, gently push it to the sides of the pot with a spatula.

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Don't stir the cream back in; let it collect on the sides.

4. 4

   Continue simmering and pushing the cream aside for 60-70 minutes, until the milk has reduced to about one-third of its original volume.

   حوالي 1 س 5 د

5. 5

   While the milk reduces, prepare the jalebi batter. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, chickpea flour, active dry yeast, sugar, and optional turmeric powder.

   حوالي 5 د

6. 6

   Add the yogurt and warm water, whisking until you have a smooth, thick, lump-free batter.

   حوالي 5 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: The batter should be the consistency of thick pancake batter.

7. 7

   Cover the bowl and let the batter rest in a warm place for 60 minutes, or until it's slightly bubbly and fermented.

8. 8

   Once the milk has thickened, stir in the sugar, crushed saffron, cardamom powder, slivered almonds, and slivered pistachios.

   حوالي 2 د

9. 9

   Scrape the collected cream from the sides of the pot back into the milk and stir gently to combine. Turn off the heat and let the rabri cool, then chill in the refrigerator.

   حوالي 3 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: The rabri will thicken further as it cools.

10. 10

    To make the sugar syrup, combine the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.

    حوالي 5 د

11. 11

    Simmer for 4-5 minutes until the syrup slightly thickens to a 'one-string' consistency. Stir in the cardamom powder, lemon juice, and optional rose water. Keep the syrup warm over very low heat.

    حوالي 5 د

    ملاحظة الطاهي: Lemon juice prevents the syrup from crystallizing.

12. 12

    Heat the vegetable oil or ghee in a wide, shallow pan or skillet over medium heat. The oil should be about 1-inch deep.

    حوالي 5 د

    ملاحظة الطاهي: The oil is ready when a small drop of batter sizzles and rises to the top immediately.

13. 13

    Pour the jalebi batter into a squeeze bottle or a piping bag with a small round tip. Pipe the batter into the hot oil in circular, overlapping motions to create spirals.

    حوالي 5 د

    ملاحظة الطاهي: Don't overcrowd the pan; fry a few jalebis at a time.

14. 14

    Fry for 1-2 minutes per side, until light golden and crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove the jalebi from the oil.

    حوالي 5 د

15. 15

    Immediately immerse the hot jalebi into the warm sugar syrup for about 30-60 seconds, ensuring it's coated on both sides.

    ملاحظة الطاهي: Soaking for too long will make the jalebi soft.

16. 16

    Remove the jalebi from the syrup and place on a wire rack. Serve warm, topped with the chilled rabri and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.