Lavang Latika

Ingredients

For outer covering 
1 cup maida 
3 tbsp melted ghee 
 For the filling 
 3 tbsp grated mava (khoya)
 2 tbsp chopped cashew, almonds and peacans 
 1 tbsp sugar 
 1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder 
 a few saffron strands

For the sugar syrup 
1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water

Other ingredients 
12 cloves (laung / lavang) 
oil for frying

Method 
For the sugar syrup
 Combine the sugar and water in a pan and simmer till it reaches a 1 string consistency. 
 Remove from the heat and keep warm.

For the covering 
Combine the flour and ghee in a bowl and make a stiff dough using enough water. 
Knead well and set aside 

Next Steps 
 Divide the dough into 12 equal parts. 
Roll out each portion into a circle. 
 Place 1 tablespoon of the filling at one end of the circle.
 Fold the ends and seal the edges using a little water. 
 Insert a clove on top of the sealed edge.
 Deep fry in oil over a slow flame until golden brown in color. 
Remove and drain. 
 Soak the lavang latikas in warm sugar syrup for about 4 minutes. Drain and serve warm.

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