Jalebi, a popular sweet during Ramadan in Persia, is mentioned in Ibn Sayyar al-Warraq's Arabic cookbook Kitab al-Tabikh from the 10th century.
Persian traders and invaders introduced it during the medieval period and has since become a popular sweet in India.
Earliest appears in the 1450 CE Jain text Priyamkarnrpakatha and is also mentioned in the 16th century cookbook Bhojma Kutuhala.
Over centuries, it has become a significant part of Indian culture and cuisine, served on special occasions like weddings and festivals.
Jalebi is a popular dessert in South Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Europe, North America, Australia and has expanded globally in recent years.
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