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The Internet can’t get over the thread samosa. Recipe developer Megha Mahindroo shared the recipe for her crispy thread samosa, which has garnered over 2 million views in just a few days. The chef used a clever hack to give the samosas a lattice cover, to make them look more appealing and to enhance the crips. She started by cutting the dough into thin strips but then interweaving these strips together strategically to form a lattice pattern.
Creating a lattice pattern is not a chore and it can be made in different ways. Instead of using dough, you can also use veggies, herbs, cheese or other types of crust to make lattices on Indian snacks and savouries. Here are the best ways to make a lattice on your homemade recipes!
Puff Pastry Lattice
The best way to do this would be with store-bought puff pastry sheets to create quick and easy lattice designs for savoury snacks samosas or homemade kachoris.
Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into thin strips. Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern over the filled pastry, trimming off any excess. Bake as directed until golden brown and flaky.
Cheese Lattice
Use this fun lattice for baked homemade snacks. Create a lattice pattern using thin cheese slices to top baked snacks like savoury pies, casseroles, or stuffed peppers.
Slice the cheese thinly and arrange the slices in a lattice pattern over the top of the snack before baking. The cheese will melt and form a beautiful lattice as it bakes, adding flavour and texture to the dish.
Chocolate Drizzle Lattice
You can use this sweet drizzle on almost any dessert or even snack. Drizzle melted chocolate in a lattice pattern over sweet snacks like cookies, brownies, or cakes for a decorative touch. Melt chocolate and transfer it to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a small hole cut in one corner. Pipe thin lines of chocolate in a lattice pattern over the surface of the snack, then let it set before serving.
Veggie Ribbon Lattice
Use thinly sliced vegetables, such as zucchini, carrots, or bell peppers, to create a lattice pattern over gujiyas, samosa and other fried and baked snacks.
Use a vegetable peeler or a mandoline slicer to create thin, uniform slices of vegetables. Arrange the slices in a lattice pattern over the top of the dish before baking or broiling until tender and golden.
Pastry Crust Lattice (for baked dishes)
You can create and ingenious fusion dish if you use pastry crust spices for a chicken butter masala bake or any other fusion cheese baked Indian dishes. Use strips of pastry crust to create a lattice pattern over pies, galettes, or turnovers for a classic and elegant look.
Roll out pastry dough and cut it into thin strips. Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern over the filled tray, weaving them together as desired. Trim off any excess and crimp the edges to seal.
Herb Sprig Lattice
This lattice is mainly used for garnishing. Arrange fresh herb sprigs in a lattice pattern over snacks like cheese platters, dips, or savoury appetisers for a decorative and aromatic touch. Select fresh herb sprigs, such as rosemary, thyme, or sage, and arrange them in a lattice pattern over the surface of the snack.
