Imarti- The Sweet Circle Of Life

Jaangiri is a sugar-coated funnel-shaped sweet. Imarti is also known as Jangiri in Hindi. It is also known as Amriti, Omriti, Jahangir, and Emarti. The names differ due to its presence in different regions of India.

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.

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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 Emarti, Amriti, Amitti, Jaangiri, Omriti

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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

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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.

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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.