HOW TO MAKE CRUNCHY ZALABIA ? (THE EASIEST RECIPE EVER)

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: simple syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Almonds provide a similar crunch at a lower cost.

Mix warm water and yeast in a bowl; let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cornstarch in a large bowl.

Add the yeast mixture and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; stir until a smooth batter forms.

Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the batter rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Spoon the batter into the hot oil, forming small round fritters; fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove fritters from oil and drain on paper towels.

Prepare syrup by heating sugar and water in a saucepan until dissolved; add rose water and simmer for 5 minutes.

Dip each fried fritter into the warm syrup, coating thoroughly.

Arrange the zalabia on a serving plate; sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon.

Garnish with crushed pistachios before serving.

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