Mohan Dhakale/Burhanpur. Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh is especially known for sweets. The taste of sweets made here is unmatched. Especially the black Gulab Jamun of Burhanpur Jalebi Centre, which has been running since 1984 in Iqbal Chowk area of Burhanpur, is unique. People are so fond of these black gulab jamuns that as soon as the sweets are made, a crowd of people starts gathering at the shop. The highest demand is during winter days, when people start eating hot Gulab Jamun. Gulab Jamuns are made from home-made mawa. It has fans ranging from children to elders.
When the Local 18 team spoke to Mohammad Abrar, who runs the Burhanpur Jalebi Centre, he told that this is a 39-year-old shop in Burhanpur district. Along with Jalebi, Gulab Jamun is also prepared here, which is made from home-made mawa. People like to eat Gulab Jamun the most during cold days. The weight of one Gulab Jamun is about 70 grams. He told that in his shop Gulab Jamun is sold at the price of Rs 360 per kg.
Mo. Abrar told that along with the people of the city, the tourists who come to visit Burhanpur from outside also come to his shop to eat sweets. Here, when people come to know about the famous sweet of this shop, Gulab Jamun, they enjoy it and move ahead. There is a crowd of people at the shop from 10 am to 11 pm. He told that Gulab Jamuns are made daily at the shop. Along with food, people also take parcels to their family members. These Gulab Jamuns do not spoil for about 1 week.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: January 31, 2024, 16:05 IST