Thengai mittai
Thengai mittai is an simple Indian style vegan dessert which can be made with just 3 ingredients. It is a gluten-free and dairy-free indian sweet which can be made under 10 minutes. It is a wonderful go-to option to satisfy your sweet tooth or midnight cravings.
Equipment
- Non stick pan
Ingredients
- Grated coconut - 1 ½ cup
- Jaggery powder - 1 cup
- Peanuts - ¼ cup
- Water - ¼ cup
Instructions
- Dry roast grated coconut in a pan and set aside.
- In the same pan add jaggery and water and boil for 5 minutes till it reaches syrup like consistency. You can strain this syrup if your jaggery has any impurities.
- Once this syrup is ready add the roasted coconut, mix well and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Now add roasted peanuts and mix well.
- Serve hot or warm.
Notes
- This is a gluten free, vegan and zero oil recipe.
- This recipe is keto friendly too.
- You can substitute peanuts with bengal gram dal.
- You can also add brown sugar in place of jaggery.
- Add a pinch of cardamom to get an extra aroma.