Monday, September 27, 2010

Mithai (Indian Sweet):

Mitahi is an Indian sweet or confectionary made with sugar, milk, condensed milk etc and nuts or fruits are often added to this confection. These sweets are used for deserts or give away-snacks during celebratory functions.

Ingredients:
1 can of Condensed Milk
1 stick butter stick
2 cups nonfat dry milk

½ cups chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans and/or almonds)
1 pinch saffron
Thin edible silver film

Method:
Melt butter in a nonstick saucepan on low heat.
Add condensed milk and keep stirring until it starts simmering.
Add nuts, saffron, nonfat dry milk and continue cooking and stirring until it forms a nice loose, lump.
Pour this cooked mixture in a greased baking dish and smooth over using a spatula or pat down using butter paper.
Carefully apply thin layer of edible silver film over mithai and let it cool.
Cut square pieces and serve.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for a week or two.

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