Orange Peel Mittai is a delightful candy made from orange peels, soaked in sugar syrup and coated with granulated sugar. Perfect for the festive season, this sweet treat will surely add a joyful touch to your celebrations.
1: Heat water in a pot, add the orange peels and boil for 5 minutes.
2: Strain it well.
3: Cut it into strips and scrape off any excess pulp on the inner part of the skin.
4: Spread it on a plate/tray and cover it with a tissue or dry towel and let it dry.
5: Prepare a sugar syrup by dissolving sugar in water and boil it till a single string consistency is formed.
6: Turn off the flame, let it cool down slightly.
7: Add the dried peels to the sugar syrup and let it soak for 20 minutes.
8: Transfer it to a tray and let it dry overnight or up to 8 hours.
9: After 8 hours, coat it in granulated sugar.
10: Transfer and store it in an airtight container.
