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Jalebi

Jalebi is a yummy Indian dessert that looks like a squiggly, sticky pretzel. Imagine a swirl of honey-colored dough, deep-fried until it's crispy on the outside but still soft and gooey on the inside. It is usually served hot or warm. Sometimes, it's soaked in sugar syrup or garnished with nuts, making it taste even more delicious.

Making jalebi is like making a playdough snake, but instead, you use a special tool that squeezes out the dough into the hot oil in a spiral shape. One then adds a little bit of color and sugar syrup to make it even more flavorful.

Jalebi is usually eaten during festivals or special occasions, and it's a special treat for kids, just like candy in the West. So next time you're in India or an Indian restaurant, give jalebi a try and taste its sweet, sugary goodness!