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Jalebi
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a sweet, deep-fried dessert from India and Pakistan made with wheat flour batter soaked in sugar syrup
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
jalebis
What is "jalebi"?
Jalebi is a popular sweet snack in India and other parts of South Asia. It is made from a fermented batter of all-purpose flour and yoghurt, which is piped or drizzled into hot oil in spiral shapes and fried until golden brown and crispy. Jalebi is then soaked in a sugar syrup flavored with cardamom, saffron, and rosewater, which gives it its characteristic sweet and fragrant taste. Jalebi is often served warm and is a popular dessert during festivals and special occasions such as weddings.
