Let’s eat a delicious piece of coconut toffee and drink a sugar-free smoothie?๐ Coconut toffee is a dish that everyone in Sri Lanka loves to eat, regardless of their age. It is also used as a dessert on many festive occasions and to decorate the dining table. We can make it in different colors and flavors. Today I will tell you exactly how to make it.
Coconut-based sweets like this are a big part of traditional Sri Lankan treats, and recipes like mung kevum also follow that same homemade and festive style.
๐ Things needed to make coconut toffee
๐ธ 400 g grated coconut
๐ธ 500 g sugar
๐ธ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
๐ธ 2 teaspoons vanilla
๐ธ 1 tablespoon powdered milk
๐ธ Pinch of salt
๐ธ Any color of your choice
๐ธ Cashews/peanuts (peanuts) โ if desired
These are the items needed for about two or three people. You can modify these items to make them as much as you need.
๐ฏ How to make coconut toffee
๐ธ First, grind the sugar in a grinder and put it in a bowl.
๐ธ Put the coconut in the same cup and grind it well.
๐ธ Now put this crushed coconut and sugar in a bowl and mix it well.
๐ธ Add the spices, vanilla, milk powder, salt and a few drops of your favorite color to this coconut sugar mixture. Now mix it well.
๐ธ Now put it on the stove on medium heat and stir continuously (if you don’t do this, it will stick to the bottom)
๐ธ After a while, the wateriness of this coconut sugar mixture will disappear and it will thicken. (Draw a line with a spoon in the middle of the mixture. If it takes a while for the two lines to come together, then the padma will be ready)
๐ธ As I said earlier, when the padma is ready, take a little of this mixture and add some water. If you can hold the mixture with your fingers and make it into a ball without breaking it, it is ready.. Also, when the mixture is ready, it feels heavy in your hand..
๐ธ Now quickly put the mixture on a tray and make it thin. Draw lines before it cools down.. Then cut it into pieces..
๐ธ๐ธ For coconut toffee, use coconut that is not too dry. If you use too dry coconut, when you eat coconut toffee, coconut powder will remain in your mouth..๐ฅด
๐ธ๐ธ Put the coconut in the grinder and grind it well. Then you can make it like the coconut toffee in the store, it will melt in your mouth and you can also cut it into beautiful pieces..
๐ธ๐ธ If you like, use desiccated coconut. But grind it like regular coconut.
โจ Tips:
- It’s ready when it doesn’t stick to your hands.
- You can brown some sugar and add coconut to enhance the caramel taste.
- You can also add a drop of food coloring to make the color more beautiful.
Simple ingredients like coconut and sugar are often used in many desserts, and even something like Sri Lankan kalu dodol uses a similar combination to create a rich and traditional flavor.
๐๐ฅฅ Here are the best times when you can enjoy coconut toffee ๐
๐ Morning (after breakfast / mid-morning snack)
๐ It is a time when the body gets energy.
๐ It is good to control the sweet craving before going to work or school.
๐ Afternoon (between 3pm โ 5pm)
โ Some coconut toffee with tea = perfect combo ๐
๐ Since the sugar level is a little lower at this time, a sweet will be digested well.
๐ซ Do not eat at bedtime for several reasons
- Because of the high sugar content
- Can cause weight gain
- Not good for teeth (because pieces remain)
- Because digestion slows down
โ๏ธ Good amount to eat per day:
โ๏ธ About 2โ3 pieces are good.
โ Do not eat too much per day (especially those with diabetes)
๐ก Best tip:
The best combo to eat coconut toffee is with tea / milk tea / coffee / green tea. โ๐ฅฅ It’s a great feeling to make it with less sugar and enjoy it with coconut toffee.
๐ Conclusion
Today we have brought you a delicious recipe. This is a common delicacy in Sri Lanka. It is used as a dessert during festive occasions and to decorate the dining table. Also, at home, it gives a special taste when you drink a piece of it instead of just drinking tea. This coconut toffee is a delicious delicacy that can be made very easily and at a low cost.
If you enjoy trying different sweet treats at home, you can also explore recipes like 3-ingredient chocolate ice cream for a quick and easy dessert option.