Chomchom
Bengal region | |
| Associated cuisine | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Milk, flour, cream, sugar |
Cham cham, Chomchom or chum chum (
.History
Chomchom originated from Tangail District.[2] Chamcham, an oval-shaped brownish variety of chomchom from Porabari in Tangail District of modern-day Bangladesh, dates back to the mid-19th century.[3] The unique taste has been attributed to the water in Porabari.[4]
Jagadish Mishtanno Bhandar in Khustia District makes a version known as Maowar Chomchom.[5]
Chomchom is a popular item in
See also
- Rasgulla
- Sandesh
References
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