TWIRLY PINEAPPLE JALEBI
I learnt this recipe from my sister-in-law's mom.. The first time i ate this at her place, i was unable to guess the main ingredient. The moment aunty told me, i was in for a shock.. had never ever heard of pineapple jalebi.. Tastes yum with homemade kheer or vanilla mascarpone tart, though I normally make it without any accompaniment..:)
Serves: 2 (basically depends on how much calories one can take..:P)
Ingredients:
For batter-

• Plain flour- 100 gms
• Yoghurt- 40 gms
• Rice flour- 1 tbsp
• Soda bicarbonate (cooking soda)- 1/4 tsp (optional)

 For sugar syrup-

• Sugar- 250 gms approximately
• Water- 3/4 cup to 1 cup (check consistency)
• Green cardamom powder- 1/2 tsp or to taste
• Saffron thread- 6

Others-

• 1/3" pineapple rings or pieces- 8
• Ghee- To deep fry
• Chopped pistachios (for garnishing)- 1 tsp 

Method:

For batter-

• Mix all the ingredients and mix well.
• Cover with a plate and let it ferment overnight.
• Next morning, before making the jalebis, check the consistency (it should be pouring) and if needed add little water and beat very well till fluffy.
• Dip the pineapple slices into the batter and fry in hot ghee (in a shallow pan) till done.

For sugar syrup-

• Soak sugar with water and put on high flame.
• Add the cardamom powder and soaked saffron to it.
• Make a 1 thread sugar syrup and keep aside.

Then,

Immediately put the fried jalebis into the prepared sugar syrup. Let it soak for a few minutes and serve hot, garnished with pistachio.


Note:
The first time i made this, it turned out to be a little soggy but gradually have started making good ones.. A web of caramelised sugar using a spoon or a fork can be used as a side garnish too as in the photo.. :)

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