Difference between Jangiri and Imarti


Amriti or Imarti is an Indian sweet. Vigna mungo flour batter is fried in a circular flower shape and then soaked in sugar syrup. Amitti, Amriti, Emarti, Omritti, Jahangir and Jhangiri/Jaangiri are alternative names. Imarti is not to be confused with Jalebi, which is thinner and sweeter. Imarti is a popular Iftar treat in Bangladesh. This dessert is a speciality of Sylheti cuisine for Iftari that is made without any colouring. Alternative names are Emarti, Amriti, Amitti, Jaangiri, Omriti
Course: Dessert
Place of origin: India
Region or state: Indian subcontinent
Associated national cuisine: Bangladesh, India
Main ingredients: black gram flour, saffron, ghee, sugar
Similar dishes: Jalebi, Shahi jilapi, Chhena jalebi
Ingredients
Imarti is made from varieties of black gram flour, also colloquially called jangiri parappu (lentils) or jangiri black gram in the Indian subcontinent. Saffron is added for colour.
Serving
This sweet is served at weddings and festivals in India as well as during meals. In particular, Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh is known for its imarti. It is also served with dahi.
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