World Flavors Cookbook

Mandazi (Swahili Doughnuts)

Triangle-shaped fried dough, lightly sweetened with coconut milk and cardamom — the classic East African snack.

Cuisine: Kenya

Ingredients

• 3 cups wheat flour
• 1 tbsp yeast or 2 tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp cardamom
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Mix flour, sugar, cardamom, and yeast.
2. Add beaten egg and coconut milk. Knead to a soft dough.
3. Let rise 45 minutes.
4. Roll out and cut into triangles or squares.
5. Deep fry until puffed and golden. Drain on paper.