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Fafda Jalebi – Festive Gujarati Breakfast Combo

Fafda Jalebi is the ultimate Gujarati festive breakfast, especially enjoyed during Dussehra. The crispy, savory fafda (fried gram flour strips) paired with hot, sweet jalebi creates a delightful balance of flavors. This combination is not just food—it’s an emotion for Gujaratis.

🥗 Health Benefits

  • ✅ Chickpea flour (besan) in fafda is high in protein.
  • ✅ Jalebi provides instant energy.
  • ✅ Together, it’s a festive treat loved across Gujarat.

Fafda Jalebi – Festive Gujarati Breakfast Combo

Fafda Jalebi is the ultimate Gujarati festive breakfast, especially enjoyed during Dussehra. The crispy, savory fafda (fried gram flour strips) paired with hot, sweet jalebi creates a delightful balance of flavors. This combination is not just food—it’s an emotion for Gujaratis.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Gujrati food
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • For Fafda:
  • 2 cups besan gram flour
  • ¼ tsp carom seeds ajwain
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as needed
  • Oil for deep frying
For Jalebi:
  • 1 cup maida all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp corn flour
  • 1 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • Few saffron strands optional
  • Ghee/oil for frying

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
    For Fafda:
    1. Mix besan, turmeric, ajwain, oil, and salt. Knead into a stiff dough.
    2. Roll small portions thinly into strips.
    3. Fry in hot oil until crisp. Drain on paper.
    For Jalebi:
    1. Mix maida, corn flour, yogurt, and water into a smooth batter. Rest 30 mins.
    2. Make sugar syrup by boiling sugar + water + saffron until 1-string consistency.
    3. Pour batter into piping bottle. Pipe spirals in hot ghee. Fry until golden.
    4. Dip jalebis in sugar syrup.

    Notes

    🍽️ Serving Suggestions
    • Serve crispy fafda with hot jalebis.
    • Traditionally eaten with raw papaya chutney.
     
    ❓ FAQs
    Q: Why is fafda dough stiff?
    A: A stiff dough ensures crispy fafdas.
    Q: Can jalebi be made without yogurt?
    A: Yes, but yogurt helps fermentation and crispiness.
    Q: Why is fafda paired with jalebi?
    A: To balance spicy-salty fafda with sweet jalebi.