Guyanese mithai recipe

Learn how to make Guyanese Mithai step by step complete with a comprehensive video.

This mithai is a soft, fried fitter is a popular treat at Guyanese and Trinidadian special occasions such as weddings. These soft mithai is made with flour, butter, fresh coconut, anise seed, and evaporated milk. It's fried till golden brown then tossed in a sugar syrup until crystallized. She only made these on Hindu holidays such as Diwali and Holi, and other religious functions. These sweets were just one among many that we enjoyed during auspicious times of year. We also made peera, a…

If you are here, it means you have a sweet tooth and Mithai is one sweets that I can never have too much of. My mom's Mithai are so soft and delicious that there is never enough to go around the family. People make and share this sweet for religious functions such as Diwali, Holi

There are two types of mithai known to Guyanese. The first is soft on the inside and crisp on the outside. And the other is this thin and crunchy version.

Guyanese soft mithai is a traditional fried dough treat, coated in a sweet sugar syrup, with flavors inspired by Indian cuisine. Perfect for family gatherings, religious festivals, or just when you’re craving a nostalgic snack.

This mithai is a soft, fried fitter is a popular treat at Guyanese and Trinidadian special occasions such as weddings and parties.

My grandmother's mithai is a sweet that makes Hindu holidays feel even more special for me. Her soft mithai is made with flour, bu...

Guyana is a beautiful tropical paradise in South America known for its lush rainforests and mighty rivers. As a country with a deep-rooted history

A classic Guyanese frozen treat made with evaporated milk, lots of nutmeg, cinnamon, and Custard Powder. Custard block, is simply frozen Guyanese vanilla custard and is different than homemade Guyanese ice cream. Although many people call ice cream, frozen custard. Traditionally, custard block is made with milk, sugar, spices and Bird’s Custard Powder. Custard powder is simply cornstarch, annatto powder (for color) and artificial flavoring (to give it the vanilla taste). Simply make a slurry…

Indulge in the sweet and aromatic flavors of Guyanese Gulgula! These deep-fried dough balls are a popular street food in Guyana, made with flour, sugar, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, Gulgula are a delightful treat to snack on anytime. Serve them up with a hot cup of tea or coffee for a truly authentic experience!

This popular Guyanese bread is rolled up with a sweetened and spiced coconut filling, then baked till golden brown.

These addictive little sweet diamonds are some of the most delicious snacks from the Coast of Kenya. They're probably known all across East Africa too. Fantastic to have with your evening cup of tea or coffee and they work beautifully as a sweet breakfast dish too! It is reminiscent of mandazis, just that these have the sugar coated on the outside of the mitais instead of having it inside the dough.The recipe is a combination of several different recipes, with my own adjustments to make one…

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One main ingredient, with very similar modes of preparation, creates two dishes that represent two different religious foods in Guyana. The ...

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Gluten Free Soft Mithai (with traditional flour option)