Traditional Sweet on one Table. Srilankan New Year Celebration in village. mali cooking

coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: dried coconut

Unsweetened flakes reduce sugar while maintaining flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

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

Add milk, sugar, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes until smooth.

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each into a disc.

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

Fry the discs in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the fried mithai and drain on paper towels.

In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar and cardamom.

While still warm, coat the mithai with the sugar mixture.

Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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