2 c. all purpose flour 3 c. water 2 tsp. yeast 3 1/2 c. sugar 4 Tbsp. yogurt 2 c. water 1 pinch saffron powder oil (for frying) 4 drops food coloring
Make the batter by mixing flour, yeast, yogurt, saffron and food coloring (2 drops only) with 3 cups of water. Cover and set aside for 2 hours. Make a syrup by mixing 3 1/2 cups of sugar with 2 cups of water and heating it to a stringy consistency. Mix 2 drops food coloring with it. Keep ready plastic mustard (yellow liquid) container which has a nozzle on the top. Cut the top of the nozzle to make it larger. Heat oil In a fry pan. Fill the mustard container with batter, make design into the hot oil. In place of mustard container, a heavy plastic bag also can be used. Fill the bag with the batter and make a small hole at one corner of the bag. Make the design by pressing the plastic bag against the hole. 3 jangiries can be made at a time depending upon the size of the fry pan. Deep fry in oil and remove from oil with a slotted spoon. Drain the oil and let it soak in the syrup for 2-3 minutes. Remove and place them on a flat plate until they are dry. Design: one circle in the center, and six circles outside.