Saturday, January 2, 2010

Jujebs


This gelatin based delicacy is an all time favorite with kids. These simply juggle in the mouth and are fun to eat.

Preparation Time: 1 hour
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients :

Gelatin (50 gms) - 1 packet
Sour limes - 4 (1 sour lime = 1 1/2 tbsp juice)
Sugar - 500 gms
Water - 1/2 cup + 1/2 cup cold water

Method :

  • Soak the gelatine in 1/2 cup of cold water for 1 hour.
  • Extract the juice from the sour limes
  • Put the other 1/2 cup of water in a vessel and add the sugar to it. Put it on fire and allow it to boil.
  • As soon as the sugar melts, add the soaked gelatine and juice of sour limes to it.
  • Cook for 5 minutes (till the gelatine becomes colourless)
  • Remove from fire and add colour (Divide it into portion to add different colours)
  • Pour in a buttered dish and leave overnight.
  • When set turn out, cut into cubes and roll in castor sugar.

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