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| Alternative names | Cheeroti |
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| Type | Indian dessert |
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Maharashtra,Karnataka, andTelangana |
| Main ingredients | Maida,sugar,ghee |
Chirote (sometimeschiroti orcheeroti; also calledpheni orpeni) is a delicacy predominantly served in Maharashtra and former Bombay State areas in Karnataka. It is also famous in parts ofTelangana state, especially in the district ofNalgonda where it is known by the namepeni. It is served as a dessert on special occasions such as a festival or a wedding.[1]
It's prepared[2] by rolling out kneaded dough made ofmaida into layered circular shapes and then deep frying inghee or refined oil. The outcome resembles a semi golden brown fluffy poori, which is then sprinkled liberally with powdered sugar and optionally gratedalmonds andcashew. Chirote is served by adding sweetenedmilk over it.
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