Mandazi
Mandazi is one of East Africa's most beloved sweets, often enjoyed as breakfast or a light snack. Popular in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda, it's usually served with coffee or tea. The spices, like cinnamon and cardamom, give this simple fried dough a special aroma, reminiscent of Western doughnuts in taste and texture. Some variations use coconut milk for a richer flavor, while others are served with honey or icing. Mandazi is the perfect choice if you want to try a quick and easy exotic dessert.
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 4
250
g
All-purpose flour
50
g
Sugar
1
tsp
Baking powder
0.5
tsp
Salt
0.5
tsp
Ground cinnamon
0.5
tsp
Ground cardamom
150
ml
Coconut milk
30
g
Butter
1
Egg
500
ml
Oil (for frying)
20
g
Powdered sugar (for serving)
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Preparation Steps
1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.
2
Add the butter and rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Pour in the coconut milk and egg, then knead into a smooth, elastic dough.
4
Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
5
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1 cm thickness. Cut into triangles or squares.
6
In a deep skillet or pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
7
Fry the mandazi pieces in the oil for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
8
Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
9
Serve sprinkled with powdered sugar, or dip in sweet sauces.
