Meaning of jalebi | Babel Free
ˌd͡ʒɐˈle(ː).bi(ː)Definitions
A sweet popular in the Indian subcontinent, made by deep-frying a maida flour batter and soaking it in sugar syrup.
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“You will not believe⟳ how quickly jalebis can be made. I have⟳ used yeast to ferment the jalebi batter quickly and so it does not require⟳ to be left for a day to ferment. The trick⟳ here is to immediately start⟳ frying the jalebis once the batter has rested for 10 minutes.”
“On the way he saw⟳ a sweetmeat seller making jalebis (spiral sweet). He was tempted. In his mind⟳ he thought he'd have⟳ some jalebis.”
“But Bhole refused to listen⟳. He became very angry and started to scream⟳, “I want⟳ jalebis! Give⟳ me jalebis! I want⟳ them now!””
“Mr. Alam and his staff often insist that visitors enjoy⟳ a free treat⟳ like⟳ chocolate barfi, condensed milk mixed with chocolate, or jalebis, deep fried rice flour coated in a sugary syrup, while they shop⟳. “I want⟳ my customers to feel⟳ welcome⟳ and offering mithai is a way to show⟳ hospitality,” Mr. Alam said.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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