Thaen Mittai Recipe

Preparation Directions

• STEP 1.Soak in water for 3 hours 1 cup of idli rice and ¼ cup of leveled urad dal.

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Grind the soaked and dried idli rice and urad dal in a mixer grinder to get a batter.
• STEP 2.Grind the soaked and dried idli rice and urad dal in a mixer grinder to get a batter.
• STEP 3.To this batter add 1/4tsp of baking powder and a pinch of salt to taste.
• STEP 4.Mix a tsp of orange or red food colour to the batter and stir well.
• STEP 5.In a frying pan, pour in 1 cup of cooking oil.
• STEP 6.Scoop up the batter with hands or spoon and gently dip into the frying pan to form balls.
• STEP 7.Saute in a low flame for 2-3 minutes.
• STEP 8.Transfer the balls into the sugar syrup. Let the syrup get soaked in for a few minutes until it becomes soggy.
• STEP 9.Take out the balls and roll it in sugar crystals for final touch up.

Cooking Directions for Sugar Syrup

• STEP 1.Boil in pan 2 cup sugar and ½ cup of water for a while.

Special Comments

• STEP 1.The syrup should have a medium consistency.