Jangri

Indulge your sweet tooth with the irresistible charm of Jangri, a beloved South Indian dessert perfect for festivals and special occasions. This delicately crispy and syrupy treat features spiraled shapes made from a rich batter of urad dal and rice flour, infused with a bright orange hue. Deep-fried to golden perfection in ghee, these aromatic fritters are then soaked in a luscious saffron and cardamom-spiced sugar syrup, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture with a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. With its intricate design and rich flavors, Jangri is a show-stopping addition to any dessert spread, and its warm, sugary aroma is sure to captivate family and guests alike. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this festive delicacy is a celebration of tradition, craftsmanship, and flavor. Keywords: Jangri recipe, South Indian dessert, festive sweets, urad dal sweets, syrup-soaked fritters, traditional Indian sweets.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Urad dal (split black gram)
• 2 tablespoons Rice flour
• 1 pinch Orange food color
• 2 cups Sugar
• 1.5 cups Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom powder
• 10 strands Saffron strands
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 3 cups Ghee (for deep frying)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the urad dal thoroughly in water and soak it for 2 to 3 hours.

Step 2

Drain the soaked dal and grind it to a smooth batter by adding minimal water gradually. The batter should be thick.

Step 3

Add rice flour, orange food color, and mix well to achieve a uniform batter consistency.

Step 4

Fill the batter into a piping bag or a squeeze bottle with a small hole, perfect for making spiral shapes.

Step 5

To make sugar syrup, combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat gently while stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Step 6

Increase the heat and cook the syrup until it reaches a one-string consistency. Add cardamom powder, saffron strands, and lemon juice. Mix well and keep the syrup warm.

Step 7

Heat ghee in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Step 8

When the ghee is hot, directly pipe the batter into the hot oil to make small spiral shapes. Fry until golden and crisp.

Step 9

Remove the fried jangris using a slotted spoon, draining off excess ghee.

Step 10

Immediately immerse them in the warm sugar syrup and allow them to soak for 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 11

Remove from syrup and arrange them on a plate to cool slightly.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your festive jangris!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1696.2 grams (1696.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8753

Total Fat 714.90g	917%
Saturated Fat 440.90g	2205%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1818mg	606%
Sodium 92mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 533.40g	194%
Dietary Fiber 37.40g	134%
Total Sugars 399.40g
Protein 52.10g	104%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 309mg	24%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 2008mg	43%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.3%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 24.3%