How to make mithai Guyanese style

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Unsweetened coconut reduces sugar intake, and desiccated coconut is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat option, while margarine can be less costly.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content, while corn flour can be more budget-friendly.

In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of flour.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder and mix well.

Incorporate 1/2 cup of coconut into the flour mixture.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the mixture.

Optionally, add 1/2 teaspoon of custard powder for extra flavor.

Mix all dry ingredients thoroughly.

Knead the dough using 2 cups of coconut milk until it forms a firm dough.

Divide the dough into three balls and roll each ball out.

Cut the rolled dough into strips, then cut those strips into small bite-sized pieces.

Heat coconut oil in a pan for frying.

Once the oil is hot, fry the dough pieces on medium to low heat until golden brown, ensuring they cook through.

Remove the fried pieces and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

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