Leibak Hawai Heingan - Manipuri Groundnut Sweet

Name: Leibak Hawai Heingan - Manipuri Groundnut Sweet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Manipuri
Ingredients: 1 cup - Groundnuts (Leibak Hawai); 1 ½ cup - Jaggery; 1/4 cup - Water

Discover Leibak Hawai Heingan, a traditional Manipuri sweet made with roasted groundnuts and caramelized sugar. A crunchy, nostalgic treat enjoyed during festivals and family gatherings.

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Leibak Hawai Heingan - Manipuri Groundnut Sweet

Saturday, June 6, 2026 2:39:34 PM GMT By : Lukthel /

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Discover Leibak Hawai Heingan, a traditional Manipuri sweet made with roasted groundnuts and caramelized sugar. A crunchy, nostalgic treat enjoyed during festivals and family gatherings.

3 Ingredients
30 Mins
6 People

Leibak Hawai Heingan is a sweet and crunchy Manipuri delicacy made by embedding roasted groundnuts in caramelized sugar slabs.
Traditionally shaped into rounds or rectangles, it is cherished during festivals and rituals. Beyond its cultural role, it carries nostalgic value—many recall childhood memories of savoring the nutty flavor while leaving aside the sugary slab. This treat embodies the simplicity and warmth of Manipuri culinary heritage.
Leibak Hawai Heingan is a crunchy Manipuri groundnut sweet that pairs beautifully with unsweetened black tea, balancing the nutty richness with the tea’s bold flavor. To keep its texture intact, store the sweet in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Beyond taste, this traditional treat offers health benefits: groundnuts are rich in protein and healthy fats, while jaggery provides iron and minerals that support energy and digestion. Together, they make Leibak Hawai Heingan not just a nostalgic festival delight but also a wholesome snack option.

Leibak Hawai Heingan - Manipuri Groundnut Sweet

Preparation Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
20 minutes

Total Time
30 minutes

Servings
6 servings

Ingredients
3 ingredients

Directions
6 steps

Ingredients

Primary

	1 cup - Groundnuts (Leibak Hawai)
	1 ½ cup - Jaggery
	1/4 cup - Water

Directions

1 Roast the Groundnuts
Dry roast groundnuts until golden and aromatic. Remove skins if desired.
2 Caramelize Sugar
Heat sugar in a pan with a small amount of water until it melts and turns golden brown thick syrup. Take out the froth from the upper layer.
3 Check Consistency
Boil until the syrup reaches the soft-ball stage (a drop of hot boiled jaggery in cold water forms a soft ball).
4 Add groundnuts
Quickly stir in roasted groundnuts, mixing well so they are evenly coated. Cool down for 10 minutes; stir occasionally.
5 Shape the sweet
Pour the mixture onto a greased tray. Flatten with a spatula and cut into round or rectangular shapes while warm.
6 Cool and serve
Allow to cool completely. Break into pieces and serve crunchy Leibak Hawai Heingan.