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Mandazi

Name: Mandazi
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Kenya
Ingredients: 400g All-Purpose Flour; 4 tbsp Sugar; 2 tsp Baking powder; 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder; 200ml Coconut milk; 1 Egg; As needed Oil for frying

Dessert

⏱ 30 min

👥 Serves 4

Difficulty ⭐

Lightly sweet, cardamom-scented fried dough — East Africa's answer to the doughnut.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Shaped by centuries of Swahili Coast trade with Arabia and India, mandazi carries the scent of cardamom and coconut milk. It's a beloved companion to breakfast and afternoon tea.

🌆 Where it's eaten: A classic pairing with chai in the morning, and a popular street food fresh off the fryer.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 4)

All-Purpose Flour 400g
Sugar 4 tbsp
Baking powder 2 tsp
Cardamom powder 1/2 tsp
Coconut milk 200ml
Egg 1
Oil for frying As needed

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and cardamom in a bowl.
Add the egg and coconut milk, and knead until the dough comes together.
Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
Roll out to about 1cm thick and cut into triangles.
Fry in 340°F (170°C) oil until golden brown.

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