Indian-Style Jalebi Bread Bites
A twist on traditional Indian jalebi, these crispy bread bites make a delicious snack or side dish. Serve warm with a dollop of yogurt or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
- ●1 loaf bread
- ●4-6 pieces wrapped
- ●1 package dumplingsflour or bread-based dumplings work best
- ●1 can jalebior make from scratch with gram flour, sugar, and spices
- ●1 cup water
- ●1/4 cup vegetable oil
- ●1 tsp gingergrated
- ●1 tsp cumin
- ●1 tsp coriander
- ●1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (180°C).
- 2
Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix together wrapped dumplings, jalebi, ginger, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper.
- 4
Dip each bread cube into the mixture, coating evenly.
- 5
Fry bread bites in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 6
Drain on paper towels and serve warm with yogurt or powdered sugar.
- 7
Optional: serve with a side of sweet chutney or raita (yogurt with cucumber and cumin).
- 8
Adjust spice level to taste by adding more cayenne pepper or omitting it altogether.
- 9
For an extra crunchy coating, sprinkle a pinch of gram flour or cornstarch on fried bread bites before serving.
- 10
Experiment with different types of dumplings or bread for unique textures and flavors.
- 11
For a lighter version, bake bread bites in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until crispy and golden.
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Store leftover bread bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months.