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Traditional Nepali Sweets

Cultural Context

Traditional Nepali sweets, or Mithai, are an integral part of festivals and celebrations in Nepal, often enjoyed during auspicious occasions like weddings and religious ceremonies. These sweets reflect the rich culinary heritage of the country, showcasing the use of local ingredients like rice, milk, and nuts. Today, these delightful treats have gained popularity beyond Nepal, often found in South Asian communities around the world, each region adding its own twist to the classic recipes.

NepaliNPdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 cup sugar
2 cups milk
1/2 cup ghee
1 cup rice flour
1/2 cup semolina
1/4 cup chickpea flour
1/2 cup coconut (shredded)
1 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon saffron
1/4 cup pistachios (chopped)
1/4 cup almonds (chopped)
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon yeast
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon rose water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is plant-based and can be lower in saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey is a natural sweetener, while jaggery is less processed.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk

Almond milk is dairy-free, and powdered milk is cost-effective.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts provide healthy fats while peanuts are budget-friendly.

1

Boil milk in a large pot over medium heat until it thickens.

2

Add sugar and stir until dissolved completely.

3

In a separate pan, heat ghee until melted.

4

Mix rice flour and semolina in a bowl, then gradually add to the thickened milk.

5

Stir continuously until the mixture forms a dough-like consistency.

6

Grease a flat surface with ghee and spread the dough evenly.

7

Allow the dough to cool slightly before cutting into desired shapes.

8

Fry the pieces in hot ghee until golden brown on all sides.

9

Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

10

Garnish with chopped pistachios and almonds.

11

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfryingmixinggarnishing

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairynuts

Also Known As

MithaiNepali Desserts

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