Chomchom
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 Chomchom of Porabari | |
| Alternative names | Chamcham |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Porabari, Bangladesh |
| Region or state | Bengal region |
| Associated cuisine | Bangladesh |
| Main ingredients | Milk, flour, cream, sugar |
Cham cham, Chomchom or chum chum (Bengali: চমচম) is a traditional Bengali sweet, popular throughout the Indian subcontinent. The sweet comes in a variety of colors, mainly light pink, light yellow, and white. It is coated with coconut or mawa flakes as a garnish.
History
The history of Porabari chomchom, an oval-shaped brownish variety of chomchom from Porabari in Tangail District of modern-day Bangladesh, dates back to mid-19th century.[1]
See also
References
- ^ Mahmud Nasir Jahangiri (2012). "Sweetmeats". In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
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