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Kappalandi Mittai 

 Kappalndi mittai  using jaggery is a healthy sweet for our sweet kids. Recognising the consistency of jaggery syrup is the key to make perfect kadala mittai.  

 Ingredients :

•   kappalandi/peanut roasted and skin removed - 1.5cups[250g] 
•   jaggery - 1cup[185g]
•   water - 1/4 cup
• oil - 2 tbs

 Method :

   

•   - dry roast the peanuts till  become crisp and brown spots appear on them
•   - remove from fire and let them cool
•   - remove the skin and keep aside
• line a tray with aluminium foil and brush oil on it and keep aside

•   - boil jaggery along with water till the jaggery get melted
•   - strain it to remove the impurities 

•   - pour the jaggery syrup into a heavy bottomed vessel
• when it begin to boil add oil
•   heat this on low heat till get soft crack stage *
•   - if you add peanuts before soft crack stage, mittai will become sticky
•   when it is ready immediately add in the peanuts and stir well as fast as possible
•   - immediately transfer them to the prepared foil and press with rolling pin
•   - it help to avoid floating of peanuts over jaggery
•   - before become completely cool, mark  the portions with a knife

•   - let them cool completely before serving

Note : stages of jaggery

  1. frothing : it become thick like honey

  2. soft ball stage :  stirring occasionally on medium flame; after a few seconds it reaches soft ball stage. when you drop it in cold water, you will be able to make soft ball without any shape.

 3 hard all stage : after a few seconds it reaches the hard all stage; when drop in cold water immediately it thickens with well defined edges; you can make a hard ball and if you through it on a steel plate you can hear a "ting" sound;if you bite it, it will stick to your teeth.

4. soft crack stage :after about 45 seconds is the soft crack  stage;drop a liitle syrup in cold water;it thickens quickly and if you bite it you can break it easily without sticking; and this is the time to add peanuts.