Lavang Latika is a traditional Bengali sweet made during Durga Puja and Diwali. It's incredibly easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious!
This sweet treat is similar to Suryakala or Chandrakala, and you'll find it hard to go wrong with this recipe. It's simple, flavorful, and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Dear Lykkers. so, whenever you're in the mood for a sweet snack, this one’s ready to satisfy your cravings in under an hour!
Ingredients for Lavang Latika
Oil for deep frying
Cloves as needed
Dough:
• 1 cup All Purpose Flour (Maida) • 2 tbsp Ghee • A pinch of Salt • Water, as needed
For Filling:
• ¾ cup Khoya (Mawa) • 2.5 tbsp Sugar • 2 tbsp Mixed Nuts • ½ tsp Cardamom Powder
For Sugar Syrup:
• 1 cup Sugar • ½ cup Water
Hope you give this a try and let us know how it turns out for you!
How to Make Lavang Latika
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
Take flour, salt, and ghee in a bowl. Rub the ingredients together until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough. Set it aside and let it rest while preparing the filling.
Step 2: Make the Filling
In a separate bowl, mix the khoya, cardamom powder, nuts, and sugar. Stir well and set the mixture aside.
Step 3: Shape the Dough
Divide the dough into equal portions. Take each portion and roll it out into a thin poori. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each poori. Fold both sides over the filling, then fold the top and bottom to create a parcel shape. Secure the top with a clove.
Step 4: Prepare the Sugar Syrup
In a pan, combine sugar and water. Heat it and bring it to a boil. Simmer the syrup until it reaches a one-string consistency. To test this, lift a spoon from the syrup and check if it forms a string-like thread.
Step 5: Deep Fry the Parcels
Heat oil for deep frying. Drop the parcels into the oil and fry them on medium heat until golden and crispy. Once fried, remove them from the oil and place them in the syrup.
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Step 6: Coat the Parcels in Syrup
Toss the fried parcels well in the syrup and let them sit for 3 to 4 minutes to soak in the sweetness.
Step 7: Drain and Serve
Drain the excess syrup and allow the Lavang Latika to cool. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g Calories: 216kcal
Carbohydrates: 41g
Protein: 2g
Total-Fat: 5g
Saturated-Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated-Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated-Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 2mg
Potassium: 34mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 29g
Vitamin A: 1IU
Vitamin C: 1mg
Calcium: 5mg Iron: 1mg
Lavang Latika Step-by-Step
Step 1: Gather the Ingredients
Take all your ingredients and prepare to begin.
Step 2: Make the Dough
Take the flour in a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and ghee. Mix using your hands until it resembles breadcrumbs. Gradually add water to form a dough. Set it aside to rest.
Step 3: Prepare the Filling
Take the khoya and add cardamom powder, nuts, and sugar. Mix well and set the filling aside.
Step 4: Shape the Dough into Pooris
Divide the dough into equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin poori.
Step 5: Add the Filling
Spoon the filling into the center of each poori.
Step 6: Fold the Parcels
Fold the poori from both sides, then from top to bottom, securing it with a clove at the top.
Step 7: Make the Sugar Syrup
Add sugar and water to a pan. Heat and bring to a boil. Simmer until it reaches one-string consistency.
Step 8: Deep Fry the Parcels
Fry the parcels on low heat until they turn golden. Drain them and dip them in the sugar syrup.
Step 9: Toss in the Syrup
Toss the fried parcels well in the syrup and let them soak for a few minutes.
Step 10: Serve
Drain the syrup and let the Lavang Latika cool. Serve and enjoy the delicious sweetness!
