Mandazi Recipe: The Sweet and Spiced Taste of East Africa
March 24, 2025
The Perfectly Sweet and Spicy East African Delight
Mandazi, also known as Swahili coconut doughnuts, is a favorite treat across East Africa. With its slightly sweet flavor and soft texture, it’s the perfect snack to pair with a hot cup of chai or coffee. Here’s a foolproof recipe to make delicious mandazi at home!
Ingredients:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
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A pinch of salt
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1/2 cup coconut milk (or regular milk)
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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Oil for frying
Ingredients:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
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A pinch of salt
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1/2 cup coconut milk (or regular milk)
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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Oil for frying
Instructions:
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Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom, and salt.
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Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix the coconut milk, egg, and melted butter. Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
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Knead the dough: Knead the mixture into a soft dough. Cover it with a cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.
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Roll and cut: Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into triangles or your desired shape.
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Fry to perfection: Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the mandazi in small batches until they’re golden brown.
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Cool and serve: Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve warm or at room temperature.
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