Imarti
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| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Indian subcontinent |
| Main ingredients | Black gram flour, saffron, ghee, sugar |
| Similar dishes | Jalebi, Chhena jalebi |
Imarti, also known as amriti, jaangiri, or omriti, is an Indian sweet made by deep-frying a batter prepared with black gram flour in a circular, flower-like shape, and then soaking it in sugar syrup. This dish is similar to jalebi, which is thinner and sweeter than imarti.
Imarti is a popular iftar food in Bangladesh, while in India, Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh is famous for its imartis.