Coconut mithai is very simple to make – you only need a handful of ingredients. I use ghee and coconut oil to give this dessert a decadent, buttery taste that complements the dessert’s overall coconut flavor.
What is mithai?
Mithai means “sweets;” there’s a wide variety of South Asian sweets, nearly none of them paleo-friendly. The great thing is that with a few adjustments, they can be made into healthier, paleo-friendly treats (try my healthier carrot mithai or my Indian date fudge). Mithai is an integral part of Indian festivals and special occasions. I’m pretty sure I ate my weight in mithai when Roby and I got married a year and a half ago (October 2012). In fact, here’s one of my favorite pictures of my husband during our engagement ceremony – his mouth stuffed with mithai (ladoo, to be specific). You don’t need to wait for a special occasion to make this healthier mithai. Just a piece will make any day a little extra special 🙂 Like this recipe? Pin it to your favorite Pinterest board now so you will remember to make it later!
