Jhangri Recipe / Imarti

Jangri/ Jhangri also known as Imarti is a popular diwali sweet. Many think Jangri sweet recipe making is very difficult but it is in fact very simple once you get the ratios right.
1.Jelabis are made from maida while jhangris are made from urad dal which has a higher protein content than maida which is used for making jelabis
2. jelabis are best when they are served hot but jangiris taste best at all times
3.for jelabis we have to ferment the batter for atleast 8 hours but we can make jangiris right away

Ingredients:
1 cup urad dal (soaked in water for 2 hr)
1/4 cup water
pinch of orange food color

for sugar syrup:
2 cup sugar
1 cup water
juice of half lemon

Instructions:

1.grind urad dal (1/4 – 1/2 cup water)

2. add orange food color (optional)

3.make sugar syrup by boiling sugar and water and bring it to
1/2 – 1 string consistency (should not exceed 1 string consistency)

4.fry jangiri in oil(oil at medium temperature)

5. dip it in sugar syrup for 20 – 30 seconds.