Badam Ki Jali

Badam ki jali is the one people describe badly and still find. A thin lattice of almond marzipan, silver leaf on top, cut into diamonds. If you grew up in Hyderabad it was on the tray at every Eid and every wedding, and no bakery where you live now makes anything close.

Fresh from India in 3 to 5 days
Air freight, not sea. Made and flown the same week.
Made to order, never warehoused
Nothing sits in a container for two months.
Zero customs, no surprises at the door
Duties prepaid. You are never billed on arrival.
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Across the USA, UK, Canada and Australia.

What it actually is

Ground almonds, sugar and a little cardamom, worked into a soft dough and pressed into a jali, a lattice. The good ones are almost entirely almond, which is why they taste rich rather than sweet, and why they cost what they cost. Vark, edible silver leaf, goes on top.

Why you cannot find it there

It is labour-intensive and does not travel through normal retail. Indian grocery stores abroad stock shelf-stable barfi and soan papdi. Badam ki jali is made in small batches by specific shops, and it is not on their import list.

How long it keeps

Two to three weeks at room temperature, longer refrigerated. It arrives with us in three to five days by DHL Express, which is well inside that.

Order it from the people who make it
Badam Ki Jali · Almond House
250g · the classic lattice
$38.99
Badam Jali · Dadu's
300g · slightly softer set
$28.99
Orders over $100 ship free by DHL Express and we pay every customs charge, so nothing is owed on arrival. Most families order six or eight things at once, which is how the box gets there full.
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Questions people ask

What is badam ki jali made of?

Ground almonds, sugar and cardamom pressed into a lattice, usually finished with edible silver leaf. The better versions are mostly almond, which gives them a rich rather than sugary taste.

How long does badam ki jali last?

Two to three weeks at room temperature and longer refrigerated. Ours arrives in three to five days by DHL Express.

Where can I buy badam ki jali in the USA?

Indian grocery stores abroad rarely carry it because it is made in small batches. Desify ships it from Almond House and Dadu's in Hyderabad directly to your address in three to five days with customs paid.