Mukesh Pandey/Mirzapur: The thought of Gulab Jamun makes one’s mouth water. Gulab Jamun of Barkacha in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh is also very special. In earlier times, the British used to go to London with this Gulab Jamun. Even today, it is in the highest demand for its unique taste and quality. This Gulab Jamun is made from pure khoya. Even after several decades, the craze remains the same even today.
Gulab Jamun is served in an earthen pot
Barkachha Kalan is located on Mirzapur-Sonbhadra road, 7 km away from Mirzapur district headquarters. Gulab Jamun of Barkachha Kalan is known for its quality and earthen pots. There are 6 to 7 Gulab Jamun vendors in Barkachha Kalan. Gulab Jamun is available here for 10 rupees to 12 rupees a piece. The milk business is also getting a boost due to the sale of Gulab Jamun.
The British used to take Gulab Jamun to London
Vikas Tiwari, a resident of Barkachha Kalan village, said that nature has contributed to the Gulab Jamun of Barkachha Kalan. The Gulab Jamun here is made from pure khoya. A nominal amount of refined flour is added to Gulab Jamun. Due to purity, its quality increases. During the British rule, the British used to take it to London due to its purity and quality. Even today, its quality remains the same. Due to this, the demand has also not decreased.
After tasting Gulab Jamun, you will become a fan of its taste
Shopkeeper Roshan Jaiswal said that Barkacha’s Gulab Jamun has been famous for decades. People who travel on the Mirzapur-Sonbhadra route do not leave without tasting it. Not only this, they also bring their relatives along. People from places like Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi etc. come to taste it.
first published : June 15, 2024, 6:43 pm IST
