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Jalebi - crispy sugar spirals, how heavy?

Jalebi - crispy sugar spirals, how heavy?

Two medium jalebis from the dhaba come to about 300 kcal, and almost all of it is sugar and frying oil. Keep them for festivals, share the plate, and on a normal day one piece is plenty.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
jalebi sweets festival sugar

Jalebi is the friendliest-looking sweet in the shop. Golden spirals, hot and crisp, soaked in sugar syrup. But it is fried maida batter dipped in sugar, so the calories add up fast. See where they come from, and you can enjoy your festival plate without making it a daily habit.

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