Lobongo lotika
Lobongo lotika (Bengali: লবঙ্গ লতিকা) , also called as laung-latika, laung latta or lavang lata, is traditional Bengali sweet that is also popular in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.[1]
 Bengali sweet dish "lobongo lotika" | |
| Course | Dessert |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Bengal |
| Associated national cuisine | India, Bangladesh |
| Main ingredients | Maida, khoya, nutmeg powder, coconut (grated), ghee, nuts, raisins, cardamom, cloves and sugar |
Ingredients
A typical lobongo lotika is made of maida, khoya, nutmeg powder, grated coconut, ghee, nuts, raisins, cardamom, cloves, and sugar ingredients.[2]
Preparation
Lobongo lotika consists of filling, dough, and sugar syrup. The dough is rolled out first and then the filling is placed in the center. The dough is then folded to enclose the filling completely and cloves are pressed over it to ensure that the fold doesn't open up while preparing. Then it's cooked in hot ghee until golden brown and crispy. Lastly, it is placed in sugar syrup to cool down and absorb the syrup[3][4]
Dough
The dough is prepared in maida with water and ghee until the desired consistency is reached.
Sugar syrup
Sugar syrup is a mixture of sugar and water, prepared by adding sugar to boiling water and stirring as to prevent burning. This continues until the mixture reaches a thick consistency.
Filling
The filling is a mixture of khoya, sugar, and grated coconut. These are to be cooked and adorned with dried fruits and nutmeg.
See also
References
- "Indian Cooking Tips: How To Make Labang Latika - A Bengali Sweet Treat That Is Popular Across UP Too!". NDTV Food. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- Cappuccino dusk - Kankana Basu - Google Books. Books.google.co.in. Retrieved on 2014-05-07.
- Lobongo lotika. Khanakhazana.com (2012-05-05). Retrieved on 2014-05-07.
- Bengali Sweet Lobongo Lotika. PeekNCook. Retrieved on 2014-05-07.