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Doodly is a user-friendly desktop application designed to create whiteboard animation videos. It caters to a wide range of users, from educators and marketers to content creators and business owners, enabling them to produce engaging explainer videos without the need for advanced technical skills. Today’s Google Search Doodly question is ‘Where Was Jalebi Invented?’ With its golden, coiled spirals soaked in fragrant sugar syrup, Jalebi is a beloved dessert in India.
It is often enjoyed hot, paired with rabri or savoured as a festive treat during celebrations. But what are its origins and is it really an Indian dessert? Despite its deep roots in Indian cuisine, Jalebi is not originally Indian. Its journey from the Middle East to the Indian subcontinent is a tale of cultural exchange and culinary evolution.
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Unlike the Indian version, zulbiya typically uses honey and rose water syrup, giving it a distinct flavour profile. The term 'jalebi' itself is believed to be derived from the Arabic 'zulabiya' or the Persian 'zolbiya'. Rise of the Half Moon Google Doodle: Search Engine Giant Celebrates April’s Final Half Moon With Interactive Lunar-Themed Card Game (View Pic) .
How Jalebi Arrived In India? Jalebi made its way to the Indian subcontinent through Persian traders and Middle Eastern invaders during the medieval period. By the 15th century, it had become a part of Indian culinary traditions. The Jain text Priyamkarnrpakatha mentions Jalebi being served at a merchant's dinner, indicating its integration into Indian society.
Later, the Sanskrit text Gunyagunabodhini provides a recipe for Jalebi that closely resembles the one used today. How Jalebi Became A Popular Indian Dessert? In India, Jalebi underwent modifications to suit local tastes. The syrup was simplified to a basic sugar solution and the shape evolved into the familiar coiled form.
It became a staple at festivals, weddings and temple offerings, earning its place in the hearts of the Indian populace. Today, Jalebi is enjoyed across the subcontinent from the streets of Delhi to the temples of Tamil Nadu. While Jalebi is now an integral part of Indian cuisine, its origins lie in the Middle East.
It was through centuries of cultural exchange that this sweet delicacy found its way to India, where it was embraced and transformed into the beloved dessert we know today. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 30, 2025 08:54 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.
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