Letria
( Coconut and bread sweet )

Letria (Coconut and bread sweet)

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups Granulated sugar
4 tbsp Water
Egg yolks, optional
2 cups Coconut (nariyal), white part only, grated
1 cup Fresh bread cubes, crust removed
1 tbsp Raisins (kishmish), washed
1 tbsp Cashew nuts (kaju) / almonds (badaam), blanched, chopped
1 tsp Butter / Ghee
 

1. Dissolve the sugar in the water in a pan on moderate heat.
2. If using egg, beat the egg yolks well. Pour into an icing bag with a very fine nozzle. Drizzle the egg yolk into the hot sugar syrup in a lacy pattern. When set, lift out with a slotted spoon and leave to cool.
3. Add the coconut and bread to the remaining sugar syrup and cook till it comes together and the moisture is absorbed (approximately 5-7 minutes). Do not let the mixture get too dry.
4. Add the dried fruits and butter / ghee; mix well.
5. Pour on to a greased plate and leave to set. Gently arrange the cooked egg yolk on top, if desired.

Serves: 4-6