Bite Sized Mithai || Guyanese Mithai #Diwali2020- Episode 298

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

coconut

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Almond flour offers a nutty taste and is gluten-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.

Add milk and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and stir to combine.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them slightly.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the flattened dough pieces until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar or sesame seeds while warm.

Allow to cool before serving.

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