Lobong Latika or Lavang Latika or Laung Lathika are sweet khoya stuffed and fried pockets of all-purpose four made with cloves. The name itself is interesting, isn’t it?? These are a super delicious and addictive dessert that you will definitely love.
In a mixing bowl add sifted flour and ghee, mix well until flour is crumbly. Now add little water at a time and knead dough using enough water. Keep the dough covered with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
For stuffing
In a pan add khoya. Roast it for 2 minutes. Now add all the dried nuts, cardamom powder, and sugar, mix well, and keep it aside.
For syrup
In a saucepan add sugar and water. Let is boil for 10 minutes and make a syrup of one thread consistency. Add saffron strands and remove from heat.
Making Latika
Now from the dough make small 12-15 round balls.
Place one ball on rolling board, dust it with dry flour and roll it to make a small poori like shape.
In the center of it fill a tablespoon of khoya filling.
Apply little water on the edges of the round poor. Cover it from all four sides. Press one clove in the center of Latika or two on and close them tightly.
Likewise, make all Latika and keep them covered until frying.
Heat ghee in a wok and deep fry the Latika for 3-4 minutes on low to medium heat or until golden and crispy.
Drain them on paper towels.
Now dip the Latika in sugar syrup two or three at a time and let them in syrup for a minute to soak as much as possible.
Place them in a plate. Once dried store in air tight container.
Notes
Always deep fry the latika at low medium heat otherwise they might be raw from inside.
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