Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Mushroom Jalebis: Viral Dessert Combines Nutrition & Taste
Imagine a yummy Indian sweet called jalebi, but with a twist!
Instead of just regular flour, this version uses mushrooms and millets, which are healthier.
They're made by a couple in Haryana who wanted to use all their mushrooms.
These special jalebis have become a hit, even served at important meetings!
They're better for you than normal jalebis because of the added mushrooms and millet, but they still have sugar and are fried, so it's best to eat them as a treat.
Mushroom-millet jalebis are a viral dessert made with mushrooms and millet flour.
The innovation originated from farmers Ashok Kumar and Sunita in Haryana.
The desserts have been served at G20 and BRICS summits.
They are more nutritious than traditional jalebis, due to the mushrooms and millets.
Regular consumption could lead to weight gain due to high sugar and oil content.
- Who
- Ashok Kumar and Sunita, food connoisseurs
- What
- Viral mushroom-millet jalebis
- When
- Served at the G20 and BRICS summits
- Where
- Jind district of Haryana
- Why
- Innovative use of surplus mushroom cultivation
- Creators
- Ashok Kumar & Sunita
- Base Ingredients
- Mushrooms, millet flour, sugar
- Origin
- Jind district, Haryana
- Nutritional Benefit
- More nutritious than standard jalebis
- Potential Risks
- Weight gain, insulin resistance, cardiovascular strain with regular consumption
- Dietary Suitability
- Gluten-free; better choice for diabetics in moderation