Being the home of the world-famous Dargah Sharif, Ajmer attracts n number of tourists from all over the world. Whether it is religious, historical, or eco-tourism, it is the land of all and for all. Apart from it, Ajmer is also a paradise for foodies. While there, you will never stop yourself from showing some love for various fabulous dishes, be it traditional Rajasthani cuisine or the delicious sweet dishes.
Though the Sohan Halwa tops the chart when it comes to the famous sweet dishes in Ajmer, Jalebi is known for its own deliciousness, which you can not turn a blind eye to.
What is Jalebi
Jalebi is one of the top ten Indian sweet dishes, known by different names in different parts of the country. However, it is popularly known as Jalebi, which can also be defined as a sweet snack. It is made of maida flour, deep-fry in the oil, given a round or circular shape, and then soaked in sugar syrup. The process of transformation of maida flour batter into the super delicious round-shaped hot Jalebi is so mesmerizing.
India is a country of such a vast and diverse food culture, every state has its own sweet dishes. The Jalebi is something, which is beyond the territories of states and famous throughout the country.
There are multiple ways to eat the jalebi. You can have it with samosa, rabdi, or alone, but the best and one of the most popular ways to have it with a glass of hot milk. The pair of milk and jalebi or Doodh-Jalebi is just outstanding, which is also the favorite breakfast meal in many Indian cities, including Ajmer.
Where to find Jalebi
Being one of the topmost famous Indian sweets, Jalebi is always the most visible at every sweet shop in Ajmer and the holy land of Pushkar. However, these are some of the traditional shops primarily and historically dedicated to sweet dishes, where you can enjoy not only the Jalebi but also other signature dishes.
Where to eat Jalebi in Ajmer
Name: Shankar Chaat
Address: Gol Pyau Naya Bazar, Gol Pyau, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001
Name: Jaipur Jungle Restaurant
Address: 6th Floor, Shrinath/Miraj Mall Ana Sagar Link Road, near Bajrangarh Circle, Mali Mohalla, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001
Name: Gangaram Amarchand Halwai (G.A.H. Sweets)
Address: Naya Bazar, Naya Bazaar, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001
Name: Khandelwal Sweets and Caterers
Address: Madar Gate, 379 Khandelwal Misthan Bhandar Kavandaspura, Ajmer, Rajasthan 30500
Name: Mamta Sweets And Bakes
Address: Haribhau Upadhyay Nagar, Ajmer, Rajasthan 30500
Name: Rasoi – The Train Restaurant
Address: Swami Complex, 3rd Floor, Sardar Patel Marg, Ajmer, Rajasthan 30500
Name: Mad About Food Restaurant
Address: Opposite Urban Haat Bazaar, below Yes Bank, Vaishali Nagar, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305004
Name: Bhutia Halwai
Address: Nasirabad Road Near St. Merry’s Convent School Alwar gate, Rajasthan 305001
Name: Kesar
Address: S-7, Ramnagar Road, Haribhau Upadhyay Nagar, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001
Where to eat Jalebi in Pushkar
Name: Pushkar Restaurant
Address: Badi Basti, Pushkar, Rajasthan 305022
Name: Om Shiva Garden Restaurant
Address: near Pushkar Palace, Choti Basti, Pushkar, Rajasthan 305022
Name: The Laughing Buddha Vegan Cafe Pushkar
Address: Main Market Rd, Badi Basti, Pushkar, Rajasthan 305022
Name: Pawan Restaurant
Address: Narsingh Ghat, Choti Basti. Pushkar, Pushkar, Rajasthan 305022
Name: Honey & Spice
Address: Laxmi Market Old Rangji Temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan 305022
Name: Ganga Laffa & Falafel Restaurant
Address: Main Market Rd, near Narsingh Ghat, Choti Basti, Pushkar, Rajasthan 305022
Name: Funky Monkey Cafe
Address: Main Market Road, Near State Bank Of India, Mahadev Chowk, Chotti Basti, Pushkar, Rajasthan 305022
Name: La Pizzaria Restaurant
Address: Varah ghat, Choti Basti, Pushkar, Rajasthan 305022
Recipe
Ingredients For Jalebi Batter
- All-purpose flour
- Besan (gram flour)
- Turmeric powder
- Baking soda
- Water
- All-purpose flour to be added later after the batter has fermented
Ingredients For Sugar Syrup
- Sugar
- Water
- Saffron strands
- Oil for deep frying (you can also use ghee for frying)
Prepare the Batter
Take a bowl, add the all-purpose flour or maida, besan or gram flour, baking soda, and turmeric powder.
Mix them well, then add the water according to the need.
Again mix them very well until the batter gets flowing consistency.
Now you just need to wait for long, maybe for 12 to 15 hours because you need to keep the batter fermenting in a warm place for 12 to 15 hours.
Then you might need to add the flour to thicken the batter again. Then pour the batter into the squeezy tomato ketchup bottles, piping bag, or anything.
Prepare the Sugar Syrup
Take the sugar in a pan, add the saffron strands. Add the water as required. Keep the pan on a stove on a low flame, then stir. Basically, you need to cook the sugar syrup on low flame.
Once you get the one-string consistency, switch off the flame and add lemon juice as required. Stir very well. Keep the sugar syrup on the burner itself to keep it warmer.
Fry the Jalebi
Take a pan, add the oil or ghee for deep frying. Check the oil whether is hot enough or not if the oil is hot, then squeeze the bottle and make concentric rings with the batter.
Cook the not perfectly round-shaped jalebi, from both sides. Do the same whenever you squeeze the bottle.
Now Add the Fried Jalebi immediately To Sugar Syrup. Keep them in the syrup for about 2 to 3 minutes. Do the same with all jalebis.
Place them on a plate because now the jalebis are ready to serve.