How To Make Crunchy, Syrupy Imartis At Home

By: Payal

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Imartis look simple but they demand the right batter, fermentation, and wrist game. Here is how to make them like a pro halwai.

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Ingredients:

2) 3 cups sugar
1.5 cups water
A pinch of saffron colour
Half tsp of cardamom powder
500g ghee (yes, seriously)

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Step-1

Grind soaked dal with minimal water. The batter must be thick. Add saffron colour.

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Step-2

Whisk till fluffy. Drop a bit in water - it should float.

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Step-3

Ferment for 3-4 hours in summer (longer in winter).

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Step-4

Stir sugar and water on low heat. Let it fully dissolve before it boils.

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Step-5

Cook syrup till one-thread consistency. Add cardamom powder.

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Step-6

Pipe batter into hot ghee using a piping bag or cloth. Shape those swirls.

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Step-7

Fry on low flame till crisp, flip once. Dip in hot syrup for 3–4 mins. Drain. Serve.

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