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Shahi jilapi

Traditional dish from Bangladesh

Street Food Vegetarian

About Shahi jilapi

Bangladeshi sweetmeat

Shahi jilapi is a famous and traditional sweetmeat originating from Chowk Bazaar in Old Dhaka of Bangladesh, which is very popular throughout the country. 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.

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Popular street food
Traditional Bangladesh cuisine

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