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{{short description|Bengali sweetmeat}}
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{{Infobox food
| name = Shahi Jilapi
| name = Shahi Jilapi
| image = Jilapi1.JPG
| image = Jilapi1.JPG
| image_size = 250px
| image_size = 250px
| caption = Traditional Shahi jilapi from [[Old Dhaka]]
| caption = Traditional Shahi jilapi from [[Old Dhaka]]
| alternate_name =
| alternate_name =
| country =[[Chowk Bazaar|Chawkbazaar]], [[Old Dhaka]], [[Bangladesh]]
| country = [[Chowk Bazaar|Chawkbazaar]], [[Old Dhaka]], [[Bangladesh]] {{flagicon|BGD}}
| region = [[Old Dhaka]] along with [[Bangladesh]]
| region = [[Old Dhaka]] along with [[Bangladesh]]
| national_cuisine = [[Bangladeshi cuisine|Bangladesh]]
| national_cuisine = [[Bangladeshi cuisine|Bangladesh]]
| type = [[Iftar]], [[snacks]]
| type = [[Iftar]], [[snacks]]
| creator = cook of the [[Nawab of Dhaka|Dhaka Nawab's kitchen]]
| creator = cook of the [[Nawab of Dhaka|Dhaka Nawab's kitchen]]
| course = [[Dessert]]
| course = [[Dessert]]
| served = Hot
| served = Hot
| main_ingredient = [[Vigna mungo|Mashkolai dal]], [[Ghee]], Pea-flour, [[Flour]], [[Dalda]], [[Sugar syrup]]
| main_ingredient = [[Vigna mungo|Mashkolai dal]], [[Ghee]], Pea-flour, [[Flour]], [[Dalda]], [[Sugar syrup]]
| variations = Pench Jilapi, Chikon jilapi, Reshmi jilapi
| variations =
| calories =
| calories =
| other =
| similar_dish = [[Jalebi]], [[Imarti]], [[Chhena jalebi]], Pench Jilapi, Chikon jilapi, Reshmi jilapi
| other =
}}
}}


'''Shahi jilapi'''({{lang-bn|শাহী জিলাপি}}) is a famous and traditional sweetmeat originating from [[Chowk Bazaar]], an iftar and food hub in [[Old Dhaka]] of [[Bangladesh]], which is very popular throughout the country.<ref>{{cite web|title=মচমচে জিলাপির কদরই আলাদা|url=https://www.jugantor.com/todays-paper/city/51998/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%87-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE|publisher=[[Jugantor]]|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref> Especially, in [[Ramadan]] it is most commonly prepared and sold in Chawkbazar of Old Dhaka which is a popular [[iftar]] [[hub]] to the [[Dhakaiya|natives of Dhaka]].
'''Shahi jilapi''' ({{lang-bn|শাহী জিলাপি|Shahī Jilapi|Royal Jalebi}}) is a famous and traditional sweetmeat originating from [[Chowk Bazaar]] in [[Old Dhaka]] of [[Bangladesh]], which is very popular throughout the country.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:মচমচে জিলাপির কদরই আলাদা|url=https://www.jugantor.com/todays-paper/city/51998/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%87-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE|work=[[Jugantor]]|language=bn|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref> Especially, in [[Ramadan]] it is most commonly prepared and sold in Chawkbazar of Old Dhaka which is a popular [[iftar]] hub to the [[Dhakaiyas|natives of Dhaka]].


This traditional jilapi is made by twisting. Radius of the each jilapi can be a few inches and weight can be 1 or 2 kg or even 2.5 kilograms.<ref>{{cite web|title=‘...ঠোঙায় ভইরা নিয়া যায়’|url=https://www.prothomalo.com/life-style/article/566461/%E2%80%98...%E0%A6%A0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%99%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F-%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F%E2%80%99|publisher=[[Prothom Alo]]|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref> This jilapi is round shape-twisted. It is so huge that it is eaten in [[iftar]] or [[snacks]] by a group of 3 or 4 persons.<ref>{{cite web|title=Round and round for the best jilapis|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/round-and-round-for-the-best-jilapis|publisher=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref>
This traditional jilapi is made by twisting the dough like a [[Spiral|coil]]. Radius of the each jilapi can be a few inches and weight varies from 1 to 2 kg or even 2.5 kilograms.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:...ঠোঙায় ভইরা নিয়া যায়|url=https://www.prothomalo.com/life-style/article/566461/%E2%80%98...%E0%A6%A0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%99%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F-%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F%E2%80%99|work=[[Prothom Alo]]|language=bn|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref> It is so huge that it is eaten in [[iftar]] or [[snacks]] by a group of 3 or 4 persons.<ref>{{cite news |title=Round and round for the best jilapis|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/round-and-round-for-the-best-jilapis|work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref> Shahi jilapi, known for its large size but the great taste of its makes it unique and its name substantial.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:শাহী জিলাপি ভোজনে বাদশাহি স্বাদ|url=https://www.banglanews24.com/cat/news/bd/654357.details|work=[[Banglanews24.com]]|language=bn|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref>
The jilapi, known for its large size but the great taste of its makes it unique and its name substantial.<ref>{{cite web|title=শাহী জিলাপি ভোজনে বাদশাহি স্বাদ|url=https://m.banglanews24.com/cat/news/bd/654357.details|publisher=[[Banglanews24.com]]|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref>


[[File:Jilapi2.JPG|thumb]]
[[File:Jilapi2.JPG|thumb]]


==History==
==History==
Although [[jilapi]] was created in the early fifteenth century, ''Shahi jilapi'' is a bit more modern addition. It was introduced to the [[Dhakaiya|Dhakaiya people]] a few decades ago. Families living in old Dhaka, used to buy it and ate it together. Gradually, it also became popular at [[iftar]] and wedding or occasional banquets, and many others started to make it. The word ''[[Shahi]]'', means something which is ''royal''. Shahi jilapi came from the shahi kitchen(literally royal kitchen) of the [[Nawab of Dhaka|Nawabs of Dhaka]]. They would eat it during family occasions and that's where the idea came from. Thus, therefore, the name of this large, delicious and famous sweetmeat is '''Shahi Jilapi'''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Amidst a delicious chaos|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/wide-angle/amidst-delicious-chaos-1417687|publisher=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref>
Although [[jilapi]] was created in the early fifteenth century, ''Shahi jilapi'' is a bit more modern addition. It was introduced to the [[Dhakaiya|Dhakaiya people]] a few decades ago. Families living in old Dhaka, used to buy it and ate it together. Gradually, it also became popular at [[iftar]] and wedding or occasional banquets, and many others started to make it. The word ''Shahi'', means something which is ''royal''. Shahi jilapi came from the shahi kitchen(literally royal kitchen) of the [[Nawab of Dhaka|Nawabs of Dhaka]]. They would eat it during family occasions and that's where the idea came from. Thus, therefore, the name of this large, delicious and famous sweetmeat is '''Shahi Jilapi'''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Amidst a delicious chaos|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/wide-angle/amidst-delicious-chaos-1417687|work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref>


==Ingredients==
==Ingredients==
*[[Vigna mungo|Mashkolai dal]]
* [[Vigna mungo|Mashkolai dal]]
*[[Baking powder]]
* [[Baking powder]]
*[[Sugar syrup]]
* [[Sugar syrup]]
*Pea-flour
* Pea-flour
*[[Ghee]]
* [[Ghee]]
*[[Dalda]]
* [[Dalda]]
*[[Flour]]
* [[Flour]]
*[[Cooking oil|Oil]]
* [[Cooking oil|Oil]]
*[[Rose water]]
* [[Rose water]]
*[[Cinnamon]]
* [[Cinnamon]]
*[[Cardamom]]
* [[Cardamom]]
etc.
etc.


==Preparations==
==Preparations==
At first ingredients like [[flour]], [[baking powder]], [[powdered milk]] and [[salt]] are mixed together. A paste is made by mixing [[Milk|hot milk]] and [[flour]] together . After rubbing the paste by hands like the dough of a [[ruti]], it is then divided into several pieces and each of the piece is given a long shape. Then the pieces are turned into coil shape by twisting and get deep fried into [[Cooking oil|oil]]. Syrup is made from [[sugar]], [[water]], [[cinnamon]] and [[cardamom]] in another pot keeping in mind that the syrup shouldn't be too thick or heavy. After that, the fried jilapies are then poured into the syrup as early as possible and get heated again for 4-5 minutes. As a result, the jilapies swells a little bigger. Then, for a couple of hours, the jilapies are kept inside the syrup so that all of the juice enters into the jilapi which makes them almost two times bigger. This is how the delicious shahi jilapi is made.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shahi jilapi|url=https://m.risingbd.com/recipes/news/227943/%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BF|publisher=[[Risingbd.com]]|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref>
At first ingredients like [[flour]], [[baking powder]], [[powdered milk]] and [[salt]] are mixed together. A paste is made by mixing [[Milk|hot milk]] and [[flour]] together . After rubbing the paste by hands like the dough of a [[Roti|ruti]], it is then divided into several pieces and each of the piece is given a long shape. Then the pieces are turned into coil shape by twisting and get deep fried into [[Cooking oil|oil]]. Syrup is made from [[sugar]], [[water]], [[cinnamon]] and [[cardamom]] in another pot while making sure that the syrup is not too thick or heavy. After that, the fried jilapies are then poured into the syrup as early as possible and get heated again for 4–5 minutes. As a result, the jilapies swells a little bigger. Then, for a couple of hours, the jilapies are kept inside the syrup so that all of the juice enters into the jilapi which makes them almost two times bigger. The process then ends.<ref>{{cite news|title=Shahi jilapi|url=https://m.risingbd.com/recipes/news/227943/%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BF|work=Risingbd.com|language=bn|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref>
[[File:Jilapi3.JPG|thumb]]
[[File:Jilapi3.JPG|thumb]]


Latest revision as of 15:08, 3 October 2023

Shahi Jilapi
Traditional Shahi jilapi from Old Dhaka
TypeIftar, snacks
CourseDessert
Place of originChawkbazaar, Old Dhaka, Bangladesh Bangladesh
Region or stateOld Dhaka along with Bangladesh
Associated cuisineBangladesh
Created bycook of the Dhaka Nawab's kitchen
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsMashkolai dal, Ghee, Pea-flour, Flour, Dalda, Sugar syrup
Similar dishesJalebi, Imarti, Chhena jalebi, Pench Jilapi, Chikon jilapi, Reshmi 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.[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]

History[edit]

Although jilapi was created in the early fifteenth century, Shahi jilapi is a bit more modern addition. It was introduced to the Dhakaiya people a few decades ago. Families living in old Dhaka, used to buy it and ate it together. Gradually, it also became popular at iftar and wedding or occasional banquets, and many others started to make it. The word Shahi, means something which is royal. Shahi jilapi came from the shahi kitchen(literally royal kitchen) of the Nawabs of Dhaka. They would eat it during family occasions and that's where the idea came from. Thus, therefore, the name of this large, delicious and famous sweetmeat is Shahi Jilapi.[5]

Ingredients[edit]

etc.

Preparations[edit]

At first ingredients like flour, baking powder, powdered milk and salt are mixed together. A paste is made by mixing hot milk and flour together . After rubbing the paste by hands like the dough of a ruti, it is then divided into several pieces and each of the piece is given a long shape. Then the pieces are turned into coil shape by twisting and get deep fried into oil. Syrup is made from sugar, water, cinnamon and cardamom in another pot while making sure that the syrup is not too thick or heavy. After that, the fried jilapies are then poured into the syrup as early as possible and get heated again for 4–5 minutes. As a result, the jilapies swells a little bigger. Then, for a couple of hours, the jilapies are kept inside the syrup so that all of the juice enters into the jilapi which makes them almost two times bigger. The process then ends.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ মচমচে জিলাপির কদরই আলাদা. Jugantor (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-03-23.
  2. ^ ...ঠোঙায় ভইরা নিয়া যায়. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-03-23.
  3. ^ "Round and round for the best jilapis". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2020-03-23.
  4. ^ শাহী জিলাপি ভোজনে বাদশাহি স্বাদ. Banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-03-23.
  5. ^ "Amidst a delicious chaos". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2020-03-23.
  6. ^ "Shahi jilapi". Risingbd.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-03-23.
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