Sweet Lakhamari (मिठो लखामरी)
मिठो लखामरी (Sweet Lakhamari) is a traditional Newari sweet dish that is popular during festivals and special occasions. It is a sweet, crispy, and delicious treat that is loved by people of all ages.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, powdered sugar, ghee, milk, and cardamom powder. Knead the mixture into a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into thin discs using a rolling pin.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the flattened dough discs until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried lakhamari from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Once cooled, store the sweet lakhamari in an airtight container.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per piece
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 6g
- Protein
- 2g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Rolling pin Deep frying pan Paper towels
Tools
Rolling pin Deep frying pan
Serving suggestions
Serve the sweet lakhamari with a hot cup of tea or as a dessert after a traditional Newari meal.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can also add a handful of chopped nuts such as almonds or cashews to the lakhamari dough before frying.
Cost
$5