Chirote

Chirote also known as Chiroti is a delicacy predominantly served in Maharashtra and former Bombay State areas in Karnataka. It is also famous in parts of Telangana state, especially in the district of Nalgonda where it is known by the name Pheni/Peni. It is served as a dessert on special occasions such as a festival or a wedding.^[1]

Semolina based pheni laadu and badam milk, karnataka sweet dish

Chirote/Peni

Alternative names	Cheeroti
Type	Indian Dessert
Place of origin	India
Region or state	Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana
Main ingredients	maida sugar ghee

Preparation

It's prepared ^[2] by rolling out kneaded dough made of maida into layered circular shapes and then deep frying in ghee or refined oil. The outcome resembles a semi golden brown fluffy poori, which is then sprinkled liberally with powdered sugar and optionally grated almonds and cashew. Chirote is served by adding sweetened milk over it.

See also

• List of fried dough foods
• List of Indian dishes