πŸŒ€βœ¨ Golden, crispy, juicy, and indulgent β€” the jalebi-rabdi combo that never fails to impressπŸ’—

πŸŒ€πŸ―πŸ₯› Golden, crispy jalebis soaked in fragrant sugar syrup and paired with thick, creamy rabdi β€” a timeless Indian dessert that brings warmth, indulgence, and festive joy to every bite. Perfect for celebrations or whenever you’re craving something truly special. πŸ˜‹βœ¨

Sonakshi Goswami

1/9/20261 min read

🍯 Jalebi with Rabdi (Crispy, Juicy & Royal)πŸ˜‹

Golden, crispy jalebis soaked in fragrant sugar syrup, paired with rich, creamy rabdi β€” this classic jalebi–rabdi combo is pure indulgence and celebration in every bite πŸ˜‹βœ¨

🧺 Ingredients

πŸŒ€ For Jalebi Batter

  • All-purpose flour (maida) – 1 cup

  • Cornflour – 2 tbsp

  • Curd – Β½ cup

  • Baking soda – a pinch

  • Turmeric powder – a pinch (for color)

  • Water – as needed (thick flowing batter)

  • Oil or ghee – for frying

🍯 For Sugar Syrup

  • Sugar – 1Β½ cups

  • Water – ΒΎ cup

  • Cardamom powder – Β½ tsp 🌼

  • Saffron strands – 8–10 ✨

  • Lemon juice – 1 tsp (prevents crystallization)

πŸ₯› For Rabdi

  • Full-cream milk – 1Β½ liters

  • Sugar – ΒΌ cup (adjust to taste)

  • Cardamom powder – Β½ tsp

  • Saffron strands – 8–10

  • Almonds & pistachios – 2 tbsp, chopped 🌰

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Step-by-Step Method

πŸŒ€ Make the Jalebi Batter

  1. In a bowl, mix maida, cornflour & baking soda

  2. Add curd and mix well

  3. Add water gradually to make a thick, smooth batter

  4. Cover and rest for 8–10 hours or overnight
    πŸ‘‰ Light fermentation gives jalebi its signature taste

🍯 Prepare the Sugar Syrup

  1. Heat sugar and water in a pan

  2. Boil till sugar dissolves

  3. Simmer to one-string consistency

  4. Add cardamom powder, saffron & lemon juice

  5. Keep syrup warm

πŸ”₯ Fry the Jalebis

  1. Heat oil/ghee on medium flame

  2. Pour batter into a piping bag or bottle

  3. Pipe spiral shapes directly into hot oil πŸŒ€

  4. Fry till crispy and golden

  5. Remove and immediately dip in warm sugar syrup

  6. Soak for 1–2 minutes, then remove

πŸ₯› Make the Rabdi

  1. Boil milk in a heavy-bottom pan

  2. Simmer on low flame, stirring and scraping sides

  3. Reduce milk to β…“ of its quantity

  4. Add sugar, cardamom & saffron ✨

  5. Add chopped nuts 🌰

  6. Cook till thick, creamy, and grainy

  7. Cool slightly or chill before serving

🍽️ Serving Style

  • Arrange hot jalebis on a plate

  • Pour thick rabdi generously on top πŸ₯›βœ¨

  • Garnish with nuts & saffron

  • Serve hot jalebi with cold or warm rabdi 😍

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

βœ” Fermented batter = better crispiness
βœ” Fry jalebis on medium heat only
βœ” Syrup must be warm when soaking
βœ” Rabdi tastes best when slow-cooked patiently

😍 Final Experience

Crispy crunch πŸŒ€
Juicy sweetness 🍯
Creamy richness πŸ₯›
β€” a royal dessert combo that never goes out of style πŸ‘‘

Thank YouπŸ˜‹