Shahi_jilapi
Shahi jilapi
Bengali sweetmeat
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]