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Jangri, also known as Imarti, hails from the Indian subcontinent and is a beloved sweet treat often enjoyed during festivals and celebrations. This delicacy, made from urad dal, is known for its intricate shape and rich flavor, symbolizing joy and festivity. Today, variations of jangri can be found across India and beyond, with each region adding its own twist, making it a cherished dessert in many households.

Ingredients

  • urad dal
  • sugar
  • water
  • cardamom
  • saffron
  • rose water
  • ghee
  • food coloring
  • cashews
  • pistachios

Instructions

  1. 1Soak urad dal in water for 4-6 hours until softened.
  2. 2Drain the soaked dal and grind it into a smooth batter.
  3. 3Add sugar, cardamom, and food coloring to the batter and mix well.
  4. 4Heat ghee in a frying pan over medium heat until hot.
  5. 5Using a piping bag, pipe the batter into circular shapes in the hot ghee.
  6. 6Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  7. 7Remove the fried jangri and drain on paper towels.
  8. 8Prepare sugar syrup by boiling sugar and water until it reaches one-thread consistency.
  9. 9Add saffron and rose water to the syrup and mix well.
  10. 10Soak the fried jangri in the sugar syrup for a few minutes.
  11. 11Garnish with chopped cashews and pistachios before serving.

Ingredient Alternatives

urad dal

Healthier: moong dal

Cheaper: split peas

Moong dal is lighter and easier to digest.

sugar

Healthier: stevia

Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while adding sweetness.

ghee

Healthier: coconut oil

Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

rose water

Healthier: orange blossom water

Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water provides a similar floral note.

Techniques

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Equipment

frying panpiping bagblendersaucepan
🌶️🌶️🌶️Lownuts

Also Known As

ImartiJangiri

Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated across India, is a time for joy and togetherness, marked by the exchange of sweets known as mithai. These treats symbolize prosperity and are often made in elaborate forms, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of the region. Each family has its own cherished recipes, passed down through generations, contributing to the festive spirit. Today, Diwali sweets are enjoyed not only in India but also by Indian communities worldwide, reflecting the global embrace of this vibrant festival.

Ingredients

  • sugar
  • ghee
  • milk
  • flour
  • cardamom
  • saffron
  • nuts
  • coconut
  • pulses
  • jaggery
  • rose water
  • khoya
  • semolina
  • food coloring
  • pistachios
  • raisins

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare a mixture of flour and water to form a dough.
  2. 2Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
  3. 3Roll out the dough into thin sheets.
  4. 4Cut the sheets into desired shapes using a knife or cookie cutter.
  5. 5Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.
  6. 6Fry the shaped dough until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  7. 7Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  8. 8In a separate pot, boil sugar and water to make a syrup until it reaches a one-string consistency.
  9. 9Add cardamom and saffron to the syrup for flavor.
  10. 10Dip the fried sweets into the syrup and let them soak for a few minutes.
  11. 11Garnish with chopped nuts and dried fruits before serving.

Ingredient Alternatives

sugar

Healthier: honey

Cheaper: jaggery

Honey provides natural sweetness and reduces refined sugar use.

ghee

Healthier: coconut oil

Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

milk

Healthier: almond milk

Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free option.

nuts

Healthier: seeds

Cheaper: dried fruits

Seeds provide similar crunch with less cost.

Techniques

fryingboilingkneadingrollingsoaking

Equipment

panmixing bowlrolling pinknifecookie cutterfrying pansaucepanstrainer
🌶️🌶️🌶️Lownutsdairy

Also Known As

MithaiIndian Sweets
vegetariangluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup urad dal (split black gram)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. 1Soak the urad dal in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. 2Drain the soaked dal and blend it into a smooth batter, adding a little water if necessary.
  3. 3Add salt, cumin seeds, black pepper, and turmeric powder to the batter and mix well.
  4. 4Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  5. 5Take a small portion of the batter and shape it into a round disc with a hole in the center, resembling a doughnut.
  6. 6Carefully slide the shaped imarti into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
  7. 7Remove the imarti from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  8. 8Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
  9. 9Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.

Equipment

BlenderDeep frying panSlotted spoonPaper towels

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