 Traditional Shahi jilapi from Old Dhaka | |
| Type | Iftar, snacks |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
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]
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- ^ ...ঠোঙায় ভইরা নিয়া যায়. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-03-23.
- ^ "Round and round for the best jilapis". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2020-03-23.
- ^ শাহী জিলাপি ভোজনে বাদশাহি স্বাদ. Banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-03-23.