How To Make Holi Special Sindhi Ghevar (Gheeyar)

By: Jigyasa Kakwani

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Gheeyar, a Sindhi version of jalebi, is a festive sweet enjoyed during Holi. It has a crispy, net-like texture. Here's how you can prepare it at home.

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Ingredients

1½ cups flour, 2 tbsp cornflour, ¾ cup yoghurt, 2 cups sugar, 3-4 cardamom pods, ½ tsp saffron, water.

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1. Prepare The Batter

Mix flour, cornflour, and yoghurt. Add water to form a smooth batter. Whisk well and ferment for 24 hours.

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2. Make Sugar Syrup

Boil sugar, water, cardamom, and saffron until it reaches a one-string consistency.

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3. Pipe The Batter

Heat oil in a pan and put a ring cutter. Using a squeeze bottle, create net-like patterns inside the ring. 

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4. Let It Fry

Cook on medium flame, flipping for even frying. Drain excess oil. 

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5. Soak In Syrup

Dip the fried gheeyar in warm sugar syrup for a minute, then let it drain.

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6. Garnish And Serve

Top with pistachios and rose petals. Let it cool completely for the best crunch.

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