Shahi jilapi
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Shahi jilapi (Bengali: শাহী জিলাপি, romanized: Shahī Jilapi, lit. 'Royal Jalebi') is a famous and traditional sweetmeat originating from Chowk Bazaar in Old Dhaka of Bangladesh, which is very popular throughout the country.[1] Especially, in Ramadan it is most commonly prepared and sold in Chawkbazar of Old Dhaka which is a popular iftar hub to the natives of Dhaka.
Type | Iftar, snacks |
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Course | Dessert |
Place of origin | Chawkbazaar, Old Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region or state | Old Dhaka along with Bangladesh |
Associated cuisine | Bangladesh |
Created by | cook of the Dhaka Nawab's kitchen |
Serving temperature | Hot |
Main ingredients | Mashkolai dal, Ghee, Pea-flour, Flour, Dalda, Sugar syrup |
Similar dishes | Jalebi, Imarti, Chhena jalebi, Pench Jilapi, Chikon jilapi, Reshmi jilapi |
This traditional jilapi is made by twisting the dough like a coil. Radius of the each jilapi can be a few inches and weight varies from 1 to 2 kg or even 2.5 kilograms.[2] It is so huge that it is eaten in iftar or snacks by a group of 3 or 4 persons.[3] Shahi jilapi, known for its large size but the great taste of its makes it unique and its name substantial.[4]