2024

OLD FAMOUS JALEBI WALA

Confectionery

It is impossible to come to India without tasting the jalebi (pronounced "jélébi"), a fritter made of wheat, corn or chickpea flour, fried in cane sugar syrup. They are easily recognized by their serpentine shape and bright orange color. For once, all Delhiites agree: the best in the capital can be enjoyed at the Old Famous Jalebi Wala on Chandni Chowk. The kiosk located near the Sikh Gurudwara has been making sweet ribbons since 1884. It is fair to say that they have the knack and a well-developed recipe.

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 Delhi