Mitai
Quite popular in East Africa Coastal region among the Swahili cultures; mitai which can be referred to as sweet diamonds or sweet mini-doughnuts is a splendid snack; a favourite to any sweet tooth fans out there.
Mitai
Quite popular in East Africa Coastal region among the Swahili cultures; mitai which can be referred to as sweet diamonds or sweet mini-doughnuts is a splendid snack; a favourite to any sweet tooth fans out there.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Sieve the flour, add in the yeast directly into it and the baking powder, salt, egg and cardamom.
- 2
Start kneading with the coconut milk adding a little at a time until you have a good soft (but firm, not sticky) dough. Knead it for about 15 good minutes.
Set it aside and let it rise to double.
- 3
Divide it into 3 balls, then roll each ball out to a big circle of about quarter inch thickness. Cut into strips and then divide each strips into small diamonds. Place them on a floured surface whilst you continue doing the same to the rest of the dough.
- 4
Once all are cut up, fry them in hot oil until golden on both sides. Set aside.
- 5
For sugar coating
- 6
In a big pan, add all the ingredients and bring to boil until the syrup becomes slightly thick (two thread consistency).
- 7
Add the fried mitais into this thick syrup and turn the heat down to low. Then, holding the pan on both sides, start tossing the mitai inside the pan so that the sugar syrup coats them properly and evenly.
If it seems that they look wet, it’s ok….just keep the pan back on the heat and toss again…repeat until the sugar becomes dry and powdery and has coated the mitai perfectly.
- 8
Alternatively for this recipe you can omit the coconut milk and use regular milk instead, although it is preferable to use coconut milk for the more authentic flavor.
- 9
Fantastic to have with your evening cup of tea or coffee and they work beautifully as a sweet breakfast dish too.
ENJOY 🌹
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