One of the yummiest sweet dishes that almost everyone is fond of is jalebis fried in desi ghee, especially when served hot and paired with a bowl of rabdi. It has the power to uplift moods and also makes for the perfect evening snack. Generally, these delicious sweet dishes are the size of one’s palm. In West Bengal’s Bankura, one can find Jumbo Jalebis which are all the rage of the town and have everyone’s attention. Have you ever seen a jalebi the size of a big plate? In West Bengal’s Bankura, a shop is selling jumbo jalebis, each weighing about one and a half to two kilograms. You can find this shop in Kanjakura village in Bankura. The village is generally known for its Muri Mela (puffed rice fair). Every year, during Vishwakarma Puja and Bhadu Puja, these jumbo jalebis are sold for about 10 to 15 days.
During this time, people from near and far visit the village to buy the jumbo jalebis. One can find these sweet dishes at various other sweet shops as well. One of the most prominent shops is Dutta Sweet Shop. Every day, about 100 of these large jalebis are fried here and each jalebi easily takes up to 15 to 20 minutes to fry. These jalebis are sold for Rs 160 per kilogram and are packed in a special way for buyers.
Many customers come to buy the jumbo jalebis and share the special treat with their loved ones. If you are in West Bengal and would love to indulge in this sweet dish, then head over to Kanjakura right away as these jalebis will be sold just for a few days and then you will have to wait for a year to buy and eat it.
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