Langcha
Veg
Elongated fried chhena sweet from Shaktigarh — deep-fried khoya cylinders soaked in sugar syrup, larger and more intensely milky than pantua, with a distinctive dark fried exterior.
Cuisines
Bengali
Best for
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Khoya |
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1 cup | Paneer , cubed |
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2 tablespoons | Flour |
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1 tablespoon | Semolina |
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1/4 teaspoon | Baking powder |
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1 cup | Sugar |
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1 cup | Water |
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1/4 teaspoon | Cardamom , powder |
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as needed | Oil , for deep frying |
Instructions
- 1 Grate the khoya and paneer into a mixing bowl.
- 2 Add all-purpose flour, semolina, and baking powder to the bowl.
- 3 Mix everything well to form a smooth dough.
- 4 Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into cylindrical logs.
- 5 In a saucepan, combine sugar and water to make a syrup. Bring it to a boil and add cardamom powder. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- 6 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 7 Fry the shaped logs in batches until golden brown, ensuring they are cooked evenly.
- 8 Remove the fried logs and drain the excess oil on paper towels.
- 9 Soak the fried logs in warm sugar syrup for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tips
Ensure the syrup is warm, not hot, when soaking the fried logs to maintain their softness.