Gluten Free Crunchy Mithai (Edit recipe)

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Gluten free Crunchy Mithai is a great way to enjoy one of my favorite snacks without the tummy ache that I get from gluten. Most of you know that I have a gluten sensitivity. Therefore, I avoid gluten in my diet as much as possible. Since being diagnosed with this sensitivity 4 years ago, I converted most of my favorite Caribbean favorites into gluten free versions. Like this crunchy mithai. This gluten free version is so good, you won't miss the real thing.

PREP TIME

45 minutes

COOK TIME

15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

13

Serves: 4

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Ingredients

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
  1. Combine the gluten free measure for measure flour, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix together well and set aside
  2. Then in a separate bowl or cup combine the warm coconut milk, vanilla and melted coconut oil and mix together well
  3. Next add the warm coconut milk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix together to form a soft dough ball. A rubber spatula is a great tool for this step
  4. Then cover the dough ball with a damp paper towel and let rest for at least 30 minutes
  5. After 30 minutes divide the dough ball into 4 pieces
  6. Then working a piece of dough at a time, place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll until the dough is about 3/16th inch thick
  7. Next cut the dough into strips that are about ½ inch wide and 2 inches in length
  8. Frying the Crunchy Mithai

    1. Add 3 cups of oil to a large saucepan, then place on medium to medium-low heat
    2. When the oil comes up to temperature and is hot but not smoking, add the mithai strips. Try not to add them in clumps as they may stick together
    3. Fry on medium-medium low heat until the mithai is golden brown (this should take between 3-5 minutes) then remove from the oil and place in a bowl lined with a few sheets of paper towel. The paper towels will "soak up" any excess oil from frying
    4. Repeat until all of the dough has been rolled out and fried

    Making the Sugar Syrup

    1. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan then mix together until the sugar dissolves
    2. Then place saucepan on medium heat and bring to a boil
    3. Continue to boil until the syrup reduces and is at the soft ball stage or 235 °F

    Coating the Mithai

    1. When the syrup reaches the soft ball stage, pour the syrup over the fried mithai and gently toss until the sugar crystalizes. I do this in small batches to ensure that all of the mithai are evenly coated with sugar

Notes

Please note that not all gluten free flour are the same and I cannot guarantee similar results with other ingredients. For best results follow the recipe as written.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:1711
Fat:179 g
Carbohydrates:40 g
Protein:0 g
Cholesterol:0 g
Sodium:1 mg
Fiber:0 g
Sugars:39 g
Calculated per serving.
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