Description
Nepalese confection
Technical
Lākhāmaari is a type of sweet of Newars. It is made of flour, sugar, butter and other ingredients. It can be made in different shapes and are named differently depending upon the shapes. It is customarily given to guests of marriage ceremony in some Newar subculture. Prior to marriage, the groom has to provide lakhamaari to the bride's family, which they will send along with the invitation card for marriage. However, lakhamaaris will only be sent to close relatives. Lakhamaari can be stored dry for many days.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Similar aromatic complexity to a late-harvest Riesling
Coffee Analogy
Reminiscent of caramelized notes in a medium-roast Colombian coffee
Perfume Analogy
Shares warm gourmand notes with vanilla-based perfumes like Shalimar
Origin & History
Civilization
Indian
Era
Medieval period
Region
Eastern India
Spread Path
Trade routes along the Ganges River