How long does Jangri take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Jangri serve?

15. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Jangri vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Jangri?

250 grams Urad Dal (whole), 3 cup Sugar, 2 Green Cardamom, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp Corn Flour, As Needed Orange Food Colour, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Jangri?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Jangri?

About 234 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Jangri

Name: Jangri
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 15 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 3 cup Sugar; 1 cup Water; 2 Green Cardamom; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; As Needed Orange Food Colour; 250 grams Urad Dal (whole); As Needed Water; 2 tbsp Corn Flour; As Needed Orange Food Colour; For Deep Frying Oil; For Garnish Mixed Nuts, Chopped

60 min
not spicy
Serves 15

Prep 25 min · Cook 35 min

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10 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as Jhangri, Imarti · Veg · Dal, Sweets & Desserts

Dal Sweets & Desserts Vegan Low fat Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Jangri, also called imarti: whipped urad dal batter piped into hot oil and soaked in cardamom syrup. Makes 15, an hour plus soaking, with step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Good for: Diwali, Party

Ingredients

11 items

15 people

Sugar3 cup
Water1 cup
Green Cardamom2
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Orange Food ColourAs Needed
Urad Dal (whole)250 grams
WaterAs Needed
Corn Flour2 tbsp
Orange Food ColourAs Needed
OilFor Deep Frying
Mixed Nuts, ChoppedFor Garnish

Contains: groundnut, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 15 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 15 people
Energy	234kcal	3510kcal
Protein	4.2g	63g
Carbohydrate	53g	797g
Fat	1.4g	21g
Fibre	3.1g	47g
Sugar	42g	630g

Method

1
Add the sugar, water and green cardamom to a pan. Turn on the heat and cook until the sugar syrup has thickened.
SugarWaterGreen Cardamom
2
Add lemon juice and orange food colour. Mix and set aside, covering it so that it remains warm.
Lemon JuiceOrange Food Colour
3
Wash the Urad dal and soak for 1 hour.
Urad Dal (whole)
4
Drain the water completely. Grind it into a smooth paste, adding minimal water as required.
Water
5
Transfer the mixture into a bowl. Add cornstarch and a few drops of orange food colour. Mix using your hands or using a whisk for 5-10 minutes or until fluffy.
Corn FlourOrange Food Colour
6
Test the consistency of the batter by dropping a small portion in a bowl of water. If it floats, it is at the right consistency. Transfer this batter to a piping bag or to a squeeze bottle.
Oil
7
In a flat pan, heat oil. Over medium heat, squeeze the batter into the oil. Make a large circle twice and then make smaller circles over the large circle.
8
Once the oil bubbling starts to subside, flip the Jangris. Cook until it reaches the same orange-red colour on both sides.
9
Drain off the excess oil and transfer it to warm sugar syrup. Let it soak for 4 minutes.
10
Transfer it to another tray/plate. Once they are all fried and soaked, garnish with chopped nuts.
Mixed Nuts

Before you start

How long does Jangri take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Jangri serve?: 15. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Jangri vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Jangri spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Jangri?: 250 grams Urad Dal (whole), 3 cup Sugar, 2 Green Cardamom, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp Corn Flour, As Needed Orange Food Colour, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Jangri?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Jangri?: About 234 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.