Syrup-Filled Sweets

Jilphi, also known as jalebi or jeri, are one of the most common sweets in Nepal. They are deep-fried, pretzel-shaped yellow-orange loops dipped in saffron syrup. Jilphi taste best when freshly made as they are crisp and the filling is succulent and aromatic. When they cool, they lose their crispiness and the filling crystallizes—but they are still delicious. Traditionally, jilphi are paired with a soft Nepali bread called swaari. This sweet dish is