As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated a resounding hat-trick victory in the Haryana assembly elections, they did not miss the opportunity to take a sweet jibe at their political opponent, the Indian National Congress. In an unexpected move, the BJP’s Haryana unit placed an online order for 1 kilogram of jalebi – a popular Indian dessert – for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, to be delivered to the party’s headquarters in Delhi. The jalebi, costing approximately Rs 609 including taxes, was ordered from the Bikanervala store in Delhi’s Connaught Place. The recipient address was listed as 24, Akbar Road, New Delhi, the Congress party headquarters. Interestingly, the recipient’s name was cheekily marked as "Jalebi for Rahul Gandhi." As if that were not enough, the order was placed on a cash-on-delivery basis, adding another layer of jest to the gesture. As India’s election nears, Bollywood can be seen embracing the BJP's political ideology The selection of jalebi as a symbolic gift was not arbitrary. During a recent campaign stop in Guhana, Haryana, Rahul Gandhi sampled jalebi from a local shop and remarked that the sweet should be produced on an industrial scale, making it available not only throughout India but also to global consumers. The comment was met with ridicule from the BJP, who pointed out that "jalebi factories do not exist." As a result, jalebi started trending on social media as a topic of political satire. On the day of the election results, as it became clear that the BJP was set to retain power for a third consecutive term in Haryana, several party leaders seized upon the jalebi reference to troll the Congress. Celebrations were in full swing, with Rajasthan Chief Minister and BJP leader Bhajanlal Sharma even taking up a ladle to fry some jalebis himself. The BJP’s sweet gesture of sending jalebi to Rahul Gandhi’s doorstep not only underscored their electoral triumph but also served as a reminder of the political banter exchanged during the campaign. Source: Agencies

Just like other sweets, Jalebi is one of the most popular desserts in Asia, especially in India and Bangladesh. Jalebi is also known as Jilipi or Jilape. This flavorful crispy and crunchy dessert is dipped in sugar syrup during preparation. Do you wish to prepare this mouthwatering dessert at home but have no experience! Stay with us to know how to make jalebi at home with healthy ingredients. Whether you are a beginner or a skilled chef, these yummy Jalebi recipes will amaze you.  7 Best Healthy Jalebi Recipes to Prepare at Home Green Mango Jalebi of Rajshahi Green mangoes are enriched with a bunch of vitamins and nutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin A, magnesium, dietary fibres, calcium, iron, etc. You can try the green mango jalebi recipe at home. This mouth-watering, nourishing sweet is specially made at Rajshahi in Bangladesh.  Ingredients (2 servings) 1 cup maida, 1/2 cup curd, 1 tsp vinegar, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 cup water, 2 tsp green mango puree, Oil for frying Sugar syrup ingredients 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup water, Pinch saffron, 1/4 tsp cardamom powder Steps First, prepare a batter. Then take a pan to make sugar syrup with the ingredients of syrup. Next, put a piping bag inside a glass and pour the batter to make jalebi. Fry the jalebi and finally dip the fried jalebi in sugar syrup and serve it hot.  Rainbow jalebi Are you looking for a colourful Jalebi recipe for kids? You can try the Rainbow jalebi at home. Your kids will like it the most. Ingredients (5 servings) 3 cups Maida, 1/4 cup Rice flour, 3 tbsp Ghee, 2 cups Water Sugar syrup ingredients 1/2 cup Water, 2 Cups Sugar, 1 small Cinnamon, 3 Cardamoms, 1 tbsp Lemon juice Food colors ( as per required and choice) Steps First, prepare a batter with maida, rice flour, ghee, and water. Then take a pan to make sugar syrup with the ingredients of syrup. Next, put a piping bag inside a glass and pour the batter to make jalebi. Fry the jalebi and finally dip the fried jalebi in sugar syrup ( different color) and rainbow jalebi is ready. Read Healthy Iftar Meal Recipes for Breaking Ramadan Fasting Instant Jalebi Do jalebis showcased at the roadside shops often attract you. Stop buying Jalebi from shops. You can prepare jalebi at home with some simple ingredients. Ingredients  (4 serving) 4 spoons of all-purpose flour, 1 spoon curd, 1/2 spoon Eno, as needed Water, as required Oil for frying, 1 cup water (for syrup), 4 seeds Cardamom, 1 cup sugar, as required Food color (optional) Steps First, make a thick batter with water, Eno, curd, and flour.  Then, prepare the syrup with water, sugar, and cardamom. Next, put a piping bag inside a glass and pour the batter to make jalebi. Fry the jalebis on medium flame. Transfer the jalebis to the syrup. You need to wait about two minutes for the jalebis to absorb the syrup. Finally, drain and serve hot. Read 10 Healthy Iftar Drinks for Breaking Ramadan Fasting Instant Mawa Jalebi Are you planning to prepare Jalebi for special occasions, or family parties? Try Mawa Jalebi. This dessert is very delicious and nutritious. You can prepare it within a short time.  Ingredients (4 serving) 1 cup instant gulab jamun mix, 200 grams (1 cup) of sugar, 1 cup water, 1/4 tsp elaichi powder, as required Few Kesar strands (optional), 1/2 cup milk, as required Ghee for frying, 1 tsp lime juice Steps First, make sugar syrup with the above-mentioned measurements of sugar and water. Then, prepare the batter with the Gulab jamun mix,  elaichi powder, and milk. Next, deep fry the jalebi in medium hot oil. Transfer the jalebis to the syrup. You need to wait about two minutes for the jalebis to absorb the syrup. Finally, drain and serve hot. Read Ramadan Iftar Ideas: Healthy foods, drinks to break your fast Aloo jalebi Aloo or potatoes is our regular ingredient of cooking. Of course, your whole family will enjoy this jalebi recipe. So, don’t miss trying it at home! Ingredients (2 servings) 200-gram flour, 2 medium boiled potatoes, 1/2 cup curd, 1/4 tbsp fruit salt, Oil for frying, 1 pinch saffron, 1/4 tsp cardamom powder Steps Make sugar syrup by boiling sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron powder in water for 5-7 min. In a container, add flour, curd, boiled and mashed potatoes, salt, and make a thick batter. Deep fry the jalebi in medium hot oil. Transfer the jalebis to the syrup. You need to wait about two minutes for the jalebis to absorb the syrup. Finally, drain and serve hot. Read Healthy Sehri Ideas: What to eat and avoid for Sehri during Ramadan Instant Sooji Jalebi We all like sooji more or less. If you prepare a jalebi recipe with sooji, your family member’s will definitely like it. The Sooji Jalbe is both healthy and tasty.  Ingredients (4 servings) 1 cup Maida, 1/4 cup sooji, 1/2 cup curd,2 pinch salt, oil to fry, 2 cups sugar,1/2 cup water, 1 tsp Lemon juice, 4-5 Saffron threads, 2 pinch Cardamom powder 2 drops of yellow food color (optional),  Warm water, 1/2 tsp Baking soda Steps First, prepare the sugar syrup. First, mix all ingredients and make your batter. Deep fry the jalebi in medium hot oil. Transfer the jalebis to the syrup. You need to wait about two minutes for the jalebis to absorb the syrup. Finally, drain and serve hot. Read Savory Lassi: 7 Easy Recipes to Try at Home Rubri Jalebi Are you looking for a healthy recipe to prepare Jalebi for kids at home? Try the Rubri Jalebi. It tastes fantastic! Ingredients (4 serving) 250 grams refined oil, 100ml water, 100ml maida, as required baking soda, as required Refined oil, as required Orange food color, as taste Sugar, as required Curd, as required Condensed milk Steps First, prepare a batter with maida, rice flour, ghee, and water. Then take a pan to make sugar syrup with the ingredients of syrup. Next, put a piping bag inside a glass and pour the batter to make jalebi. Transfer the jalebis to the syrup. You need to wait about two minutes for the jalebis to absorb the syrup. Finally, drain and serve hot. Read Delicious Watermelon Ice Cream and Cake Recipes to Try at Home Bottom Line Who doesn't like the crispy sweet dish jalebi? It is one of the most popular items for iftar after daylong fasting in Bangladesh. Besides this, the sweet dish is served in various social and religious programs. Children always like this dessert. However, many of us buy Jalebi from local shops. Wouldn’t it be better if you can prepare this tasty sweet at home? Certainly, homemade jalebis will be fresher, yummier, healthier, and safer for you and your family.  Wish our above-mentioned healthy Jalebi recipes will inspire you to prepare these sweets at home! You can surprise your family any time with these jalebi recipes. Don't forget to try Green Mango Jalebi of Rajshahi at home. It is really tasty, healthy with fresh green mango flavor and your children definitely will like it for its fresh green color. Read Cooking Without Oil: How and Why?