shafhad / jalebi

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Jalebi, also known as Jilapi, zulbia, mushabak and zalabia, is a Middle Eastern sweet snack popular all over South and Western Asia. It is made by deep-frying maida flour (plain flour or all-purpose flour) batter in pretzel or circular shapes, which are then soaked in sugar syrup.

This dessert can be served warm or cold. They have a somewhat chewy texture with a crystallized sugary exterior coating. Citric acid or lime juice is sometimes added to the syrup, as well as rose water. Jalebi is eaten with curd or rabri (North India) along with optional other flavours such as kewra (scented water). Fafda are spicy and crunchy which is made of chickpea consists of long strips of dough which have been deep fried and Jalebi are sweet, tangy and soft fried sweet dipped in sugar. This sweet-salty combination is traditionally served during Dussera as a breakfast and is a favorite street food in Gujarat.

Nutrient values of jalebi (Abbrv) per serving Energy -- 133 cal Protein -- 1.7 g Carbohydrates -- 29 g Fiber -- 0g Fat -- 0.8 g Cholesterol1.6 mg Sodium -- 3 mg