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Lobongo lotika
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"Lobongo Lotika"
Alternative names "Lavang Latta"
Course Dessert
Place of origin India
Region or state Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Associated national cuisine India, Bangladesh
Main ingredients Maida, khoya, nutmeg powder, coconut (grated), ghee, nuts, raisins, cardamom, cloves and sugar

Lobongo lotika (which means "clove creeper" in Bengali) is a yummy traditional sweet treat. You can find it in parts of India, especially in West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. It's a popular dessert, often enjoyed during festivals!

What's Inside Lobongo Lotika?

To make a delicious Lobongo lotika, you need several key ingredients. These include maida (a type of fine flour), khoya (a dairy product made from thickened milk), and nutmeg powder. You also need grated coconut, ghee (clarified butter), and a mix of nuts and raisins. Finally, cardamom, cloves, and sugar complete the list for this sweet dish.

How to Make Lobongo Lotika

Making Lobongo lotika involves three main parts: the filling, the dough, and the sugar syrup. Each part is carefully prepared to create this special sweet.

First, the dough is rolled out into small, flat circles. Then, the sweet filling is placed right in the middle of each circle. The dough is then folded over the filling to completely cover it. A clove is pressed onto the folded dough. This helps to seal it and stops it from opening up while cooking.

Next, these folded sweets are cooked in hot ghee. They are fried until they turn a beautiful golden brown color and become crispy. After frying, the hot Lobongo lotikas are placed into a warm sugar syrup. They soak in the syrup, which makes them even sweeter and more moist as they cool down.

Preparing the Dough

The dough for Lobongo lotika is quite simple to make. It is prepared using maida (flour) mixed with water and a little ghee. These ingredients are kneaded together until the dough reaches the perfect consistency. It needs to be smooth and easy to roll.

Making the Sugar Syrup

The sugar syrup is a sweet bath for the fried sweets. It is made by adding sugar to boiling water. The mixture is stirred continuously to prevent the sugar from burning. This process continues until the syrup becomes thick and sticky.

Crafting the Filling

The delicious filling is a mix of khoya, sugar, and grated coconut. These ingredients are cooked together until they blend well. To make it even more special, dried fruits and nutmeg powder are added. This gives the filling a rich and aromatic flavor.

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