Ji-La-Pi or Jalebi — call it whatever you want; this crispy, sweet snack doesn't need a fancy introduction. Some make it extra crispy; some make it syrupy enough to put honey to shame, and some ...

But the real wildcard? The piece of jilapi some people unapologetically crumble into the mix. Now, jilapi itself is a relic of the Mughal era, brought to the subcontinent by Persian traders who ...