Shahi 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. 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.
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 |
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. It is so huge that it is eaten in iftar or snacks by a group of 3 or 4 persons. Shahi jilapi, known for its large size but the great taste of its makes it unique and its name substantial.
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