Mithai, step by step Recipe Video l Real Nice Guyana.

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.

Sift the flour into a mixing bowl.

Add grated coconut, baking powder, sugar, ground cinnamon, and cardamom to the flour.

Add margarine and mix until crumbly.

Add evaporated milk to form the dough, kneading lightly.

Let the dough sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Divide the dough into three pieces and roll out each piece.

Cut the rolled dough into rectangular or triangular shapes.

Fry the pieces in hot oil until golden brown, ensuring they don't brown too quickly.

Prepare syrup by boiling 1 cup of water and 3 cups of sugar for about 8 minutes until thickened.

Coat the fried pieces with the syrup, stirring until the coating crystallizes.

Cooking Techniques

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