Ghazipur The 132-year-old Jalebi shop has become an important part of the city’s food tradition. This shop is known for its unique and traditional Jalebi, which has been made by Lalji and three generations of his family. The specialty of this shop is that refined oil is never used in making Jalebi here, which makes it even more special. This tradition and taste have become famous throughout the state, and the Jalebi here attracts local residents as well as tourists.
Lalji says that he always takes care of health while making Jalebi. The special thing about this Jalebi is that it is light yellow and not too fried or too sweet. Jalebi is made in the traditional way instead of refined oil, due to which its taste is excellent and it is also not harmful for health. Lalji’s focus is that every jalebi should be crisp and tasty, so that the person eating it enjoys and also remains healthy.
People from far and wide come to taste Jalebi
This Jalebi of Ghazipur is available for 10 to 12 rupees per 100 grams, which is very economical. This Jalebi is sold near Steamer Ghat between 7:00 and 10:00 in the morning, and people come from far and wide to taste it. Lalji tells that earlier the price of this Jalebi used to be one paisa, and now it is around Rs 16. Despite this, there has been no decrease in the number of customers. The unique taste and long standing tradition of Jalebi here make it special.
Lalji ki Jalebi is a symbol of cultural heritage
This Jalebi of Ghazipur is not only a sweet, but it is also a symbol of the cultural heritage and tradition of the city. This sweet shop, which has been running for three generations, has become the identity of Ghazipur, and its unique taste is settled in the hearts of the people.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: October 18, 2024, 10:17 IST