Thaen Mittai, or "honey candy," is a nostalgic South Indian sweet from Tamil Nadu, made from a batter of rice flour and urad dal that is deep-fried into small balls and then soaked in a watery sugar syrup, giving it a honey-like taste and texture. Despite the name, it contains no actual honey; the "honey" comes from the sweet syrup that oozes out when you bite into it. It's a popular childhood snack, often sold outside schools.