MITHO MAVA LOOSE

“Mitho Mava” is a popular Indian sweet made from milk solids, sugar, and flavored with cardamom. It is a traditional sweet often prepared during festivals and special occasions. Here’s a basic recipe to make Mitho Mava:

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups of khoya or mawa (dried milk solids)
2. 1 cup of sugar
3. 1/4 cup of ghee (clarified butter)
4. 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder
5. A pinch of saffron strands (optional)
6. Chopped nuts for garnish (such as almonds and pistachios)

Instructions:

1. Start by grating or crumbling the khoya to ensure it’s in a fine, uniform texture.
2. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan on low heat and add the ghee to it.
3. Once the ghee has melted, add the grated khoya to the pan.
4. Cook the khoya on low to medium-low heat, stirring continuously to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Cook until the khoya turns slightly golden and releases a nice aroma. This should take around 10-15 minutes.
5. Add the sugar to the cooked khoya and continue stirring. The sugar will start to melt and combine with the khoya.
6. Keep cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens, comes together, and starts leaving the sides of the pan. This can take another 10-15 minutes.
7. Add the cardamom powder and saffron strands (if using) and mix well. The saffron strands can be soaked in a little warm milk before adding for enhanced flavor and color.
8. Once the mixture reaches the desired consistency (it should be like a soft, fudge-like texture), remove it from the heat.
9. Allow the mitho mava mixture to cool for a few minutes, but don’t let it cool completely as it can become hard to shape.
10. While it’s still warm, grease your hands with a little ghee and shape the mixture into small pedas (round discs) or any desired shape. You can also press chopped nuts into the pedas for garnish.
11. Let the pedas cool completely, and they will firm up as they cool.
12. Store the mitho mava in an airtight container at room temperature. They can be stored for several days.

Enjoy these delicious and creamy Mitho Mava sweets as a delightful treat during festivals or as a sweet indulgence anytime you like.