Editorial photo #10913021 Human Interest
Indian Food - Jalebi
Jalebi Is A Very Popular Sweet Snack In South And West Asia, Africa, And Mauritius. It Goes By Many Names, Including Jilapi, Zelepi, Jilebi, Jilipi, Zulbia, Jerry, Mushabak, Z'labia, Or Zalabia. The South Asian Variety 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. Jalebi Is Eaten With Curd Or Rabri (in North India) Along With Optional Other Flavors Such As Kewra (scented Water). Hot Jalebis Is Being Prepared In A Pan At A Village Fair At Tehatta, West Bengal, India On 14/01/2024. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
