Directions: |
Directions:Dissolve ground saffron in 1 tablespoon of boiling water and set aside.
To make the batter;
Place the yogurt and corn starch in a mixing bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes. Then mix well.
Add the wheat flour, 2 tablespoons rosewater, butter, baking soda and dissolved saffron. Beat with a mixer until the batter is smooth (option: use electric mixer). Let it stand for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile make the syrup.
To make the syrup;
combine water, 1/4 cup rosewater and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Continue heating until sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup thickens, stirring occasionally (avoid too much stirring).
Add lemon juice and ground cardamom; mix well. Remove from heat.
To fry the batter;
Transfer the batter to a medium-size zip lock bag, remove the excess air and seal the top. With scissors, snip off a corner to make a 1/4-inch-wide hole (you can use a funnel instead of zip lock).
In a deep medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Then reduce the heat to medium. Carefully squeeze out batter from the zip lock bag into hot oil. Gradually swirl the batter outward in a circular motion, make about 4 inches round. Be careful, the oil may splash! Fry until golden brown on both sides, turning once. Add more oil if necessary.
Using tongs or two forks, carefully remove zoolbia from skillet and shake off excess oil. Drop gently into syrup. Let it stand in syrup for 4-5 minutes. Place them in a colander (do not place the zoolbias on top of each other while draining, just a single layer).
Then transfer the zoolbia to a serving dish and cool in a single layer. Repeat with remaining batter. |
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