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    Home » Deep Fried Delights

    Lavang Latika | Guest Post for Kalyani | Diwali Special

    Published: Oct 7, 2011 · Modified: Nov 3, 2020 by Radhika · This post may contain affiliate links · 37 Comments

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    When Kalyani asked me to do a guest post for her, I was pretty excited to say the truth as this will be my first one. I have known her for the past few months and I can say that she has become a close friend through the Blog Hop. Keeping in mind the festive month of the year I wanted to do something very very special for her. So presenting these “Lavang Latikas” from my grandmother's kitchen which she usually prepares during Diwali apart from the classic “Adhirasams”.

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    It had been some years since I made this. I do not know why I did not make this in the past few years but when thinking of traditional recipes this came in a flash. Both my children enjoyed this very much and hope you all do too. This is very easy to make and can be made and stored in a advance which will stay good for at least 4-5 days. 
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    You’ll need:
    • All Purpose Flour - 1 cup
    • Ghee - 2 tbsp
    • Salt - 1 pinch
    • Water - To knead
    • Sugar  - ¾ cup
    • Cardamom Powder - ¼ tsp
    • Milk - 2 tbsp
    • Cloves - As needed
    • Oil  -   For Deep Frying

    For Stuffing:

    • Khoya / Mava – ¼ cup
    • Almonds – 7 -8
    • Cashew nuts – 7  - 8
    • Powdered sugar – 4 tbsp
    • Milk / rose water – few drops

    Method:
    For the Dough: 
    In a bowl place all purpose flour with salt and mix well. Add ghee and rub with your fingers till they resemble bread crumbs. Add water little by little and make soft dough. Let it rest for at least ½ hour. Keep the dough closed with a damp cloth.

    For the Sugar Syrup: 
    Heat ½ cup of water in a vessel. Add sugar and let it dissolve completely. Add the milk at this stage and when the scum separates remove with a ladle or filter the syrup by passing it through a sieve. Cook further over low flame till you get to the one string consistency. Switch off stove and add cardamom powder. Keep it warm.
    For the Stuffing: 
    Coarsely powder the almonds and cashew nuts. In a bowl crumble and mash khoya. Add the powdered nuts, sugar and mix well. If it is dry add few drops of milk or rose water to make it moist. Keep aside.
    How to make Latikas: 
    Take a small lemon size ball from the dough and flatten it like you would for a poori. 


    We are going to make an envelope here. Bring the opposite edges as shown in the picture.

     
    Apply pressure gently so that they can stick well. Insert a clove in the center as securing it with a pin.
    How to proceed:  
    Heat oil in a kadai. Slip the latikas one by one and cook till golden brown and crisp. Drain on a kitchen paper and immediately put them in the sugar syrup. Let it soak for at least half an hour and then it is ready to serve.
    How I made it: 
    Usually Grandma deep fries them in ghee which I just can’t imagine  doing so. So I cheated by adding a few tbsps of ghee to the oil to not to miss out on the flavor part. Also I cooked the sugar syrup to 2 string consistency which she also does as it would make storage easier. The sugar syrup will coat the lavang latikas well and it would be easy to serve too.

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     Notes:
    • If you are unable to get hold of Khoya you can also use “paal kova” but leave out the sugar.
    • You can also coconut stuffing used for poli as a variant.
    • You can also add any food color to the sugar syrup.

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    Comments

    1. Anonymous

      October 20, 2011 at 10:42 am

      Hi,

      Thanks for these wonderful pictures of the lavang latika and Kiran thank you for the wonderful link.

      Reply
    2. Kiran

      October 19, 2011 at 8:29 pm

      Truly impressive pictures of the lavang latika ! Here is a similar Diwali dish which you might also want to discuss abouthttp://www.ifood.tv/network/gujiya

      Reply
    3. Sonia (Nasi Lemak Lover)

      October 10, 2011 at 1:04 pm

      This look tempting!

      Reply
    4. Echo's Kitchen -- A Taste of Memories

      October 10, 2011 at 10:17 am

      Woww... this one looks sweeeeetttt...

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    5. deepsrecipes

      October 10, 2011 at 10:12 am

      OMG..Very very unique & Professional recipe..Hats of to u & Grand Maa..:-)
      Perfect clicks.

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    6. Anamika

      October 09, 2011 at 9:56 pm

      Hi Radhika, loved your post as well as your blog...lots to learn, I am a newbie in the world of food blogging and just learning how to start interacting with fellow food bloggers like me and making friends too to learn more....your blog definately will be one of the platform i am looking for..thanks!

      Reply
    7. Sravs

      October 09, 2011 at 8:58 pm

      Lavang Latika looks YUM !! perfectly done !!

      Ongoing Event - CC-What's For Friday Dinner??

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    8. Gayathri NG

      October 09, 2011 at 2:14 pm

      Congratz on th guest post...really tempting..

      Reply
    9. Roshu

      October 09, 2011 at 1:24 pm

      tasty recipe!!!ma fav 😉

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    10. Kavi...

      October 09, 2011 at 8:55 am

      sooooper! I had never heard of this lavang latika! If your paati used to make it, is it traditional Tamil dish??
      -
      Kavi | Edible Entertainment

      Reply
    11. Angie's Recipes

      October 08, 2011 at 5:55 pm

      Looks so tasty!

      Reply
    12. Reva

      October 08, 2011 at 1:39 pm

      Wonderful sweet treat.. I have not heard of this one before.. looks delicious.. Right for this festive season..:)
      Reva

      Reply
    13. Sangeetha

      October 08, 2011 at 10:19 am

      Wow, a big wow. just awesome. This is the first time I'm hearing this and I'm also going to try out this. Btw, tried the adhirasams. Came out perfect.

      Reply
    14. R

      October 08, 2011 at 6:13 am

      wow they look awesome.

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    15. Ammu's

      October 08, 2011 at 4:33 am

      Delicious dish.. I never tried this dish before. Should give it a try.

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    16. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal

      October 08, 2011 at 3:25 am

      wow, they look superb.

      Reply
    17. Archana

      October 07, 2011 at 10:35 pm

      Congrats on the guest post. Thse sweets look absolutely delicious.

      I am hosting Fast Food not Fat Foot event. Do check out my event and send me your entries.

      Reply
    18. sangee vijay

      October 07, 2011 at 10:01 pm

      just now checked the recipe...loved it...superb Radhika n the pictures are truly tempting...

      Reply
    19. Sayantani

      October 07, 2011 at 8:51 pm

      congrats on the guest post and that too such a delicious looking authentic sweet.

      Reply
    20. saffronstreaks

      October 07, 2011 at 8:24 pm

      Wow Radhika, thats truly amazing..I have never thought making lavang latika at home..though I liked it very much...bkmrked it will try it soon

      hosting Healing foods coconut

      Sukanya

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      • Anonymous

        November 03, 2012 at 1:06 am

        "Lavong lata" is intigral part of Diwali at my house. I grew up with this and my Diwali is not festive unless I make lavong Lata.only difference is that,I do not soak it in syrup,I just dip it and take it out immidiatley so it has nice shine and and sweetness. I am so happy to see some body else knows about it( my friends in Tennessee did not know)

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    21. Priya Sreeram

      October 07, 2011 at 7:56 pm

      superawesome radhika- way to go gal and the pics are deadly !

      Reply
    22. Nalini's Kitchen

      October 07, 2011 at 7:23 pm

      Looks tempting..had it in India long time back.Bookmarked,will try is soon.

      Reply
    23. Hyma

      October 07, 2011 at 7:07 pm

      looks so delicious! such a tempting name too;-) a must try...

      Reply
    24. Vardhini

      October 07, 2011 at 6:43 pm

      Nice one Radhika. Looks absolutely divine.

      Vardhini
      Event: Halloween Fiesta

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    25. Tina

      October 07, 2011 at 6:37 pm

      Its new to me...Looks delicious..

      Reply
    26. Aruna Manikandan

      October 07, 2011 at 6:17 pm

      looks delicious dear...

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    27. Kurryleaves

      October 07, 2011 at 5:14 pm

      really tempting.....nice clicks tooo

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    28. Anjali Shukla

      October 07, 2011 at 5:09 pm

      Your clicks have always been phenomenal and sure they have to be this time too. The Latikas look so very appealing and I loved them even more coz they came out of your grandma's cooking pot. 🙂

      Reply
    29. Richa Priyanka

      October 07, 2011 at 4:49 pm

      oh man!! drools.. i love them.. i thought they were made only in bihar and only during my childhood!! Can't you parcel some over!!!

      Reply
    30. Anisha

      October 07, 2011 at 4:33 pm

      This looks delicious... It's the first time I've ever heard the name... interesting!

      Reply
    31. Kaveri

      October 07, 2011 at 4:26 pm

      Loved your post...Very tempting clicks

      Reply
    32. Sanyukta Gour(Bayes)

      October 07, 2011 at 4:21 pm

      Looks absolute tongue tickling...one of my childhood favorites....yummo...lovely pics too
      Sanyukta
      http://creativesanyukta.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    33. Prathima Rao

      October 07, 2011 at 3:24 pm

      Looks like they make magic in your mouth once you take a bite of these mouthwatering latikas!!! Fantastic clicks Radhika!!
      Prathima Rao
      Prats Corner

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    34. Roshan

      October 07, 2011 at 2:29 pm

      superb Lavang Latika...awesome clicks...

      Reply
    35. Priya

      October 07, 2011 at 2:27 pm

      Havent prepared them since many years, my grandma's signature dish, makes me nostalgic..Tempting lavang latika Radhika..

      Reply
    36. khushi

      October 07, 2011 at 1:53 pm

      congrats for the guest post.....its looking lovely....and the name is very unique!!
      do check the ongoing events in my blog and please participate
      Event :My Diwali My Way
      Event: Kerala Kitchen
      Roundup: What’s on your kebab platter

      Reply

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