How To Prepare South Africa Mandazi
Tasty Mandazi Recipe is the super quick recipe, yeast free, made with self-rising flour or baking powder and it’s made in a short amount of time.
Mandazi, is a form of fried soft bread shaped in triangle and it originated on the Swahili Coast. It is one of the principal dishes in the cuisine of the Swahili people who inhabit the Coastal Region of Kenya and Tanzania
The dash of cardamom adds an authentic taste which makes it different from regular donuts. You can serve it with either honey or jam.
In this article, we are going to learn how to prepare South Africa Mandazi Recipe for your occasions.
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RECIPE INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour plus more
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed cardamom spice
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg or cinnamon
2 Tablespoons grated coconut or coconut flakes(optional)
1 large egg
3 tablespoons melted butter/oil
1/2 cup evaporated milk /coconut milk
warm water as needed
Vegetable oil for deep-frying
DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE SOUTH AFRICAN MANDAZI
Mix dry Ingredients: In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, sugar, cardamom spice and nutmeg. Whisk together then make a well in the center
Combine liquid ingredients: Gently add eggs, butter and milk. Using a spatula, combine until mixture comes together and dough is smooth.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth.
Divide the dough into 4 portions.
Roll out dough in to 1 inch thick. Cut in bite size pieces or triangles. Repeat with the remaining dough portions.
In a large sauce pan, pour vegetable oil, until it is at least 2 inches high (too little will result in flatter mandazi)
Place on medium heat until oil reaches 350 degrees.
Fry until golden brown about 3-5 minutes depending on size. Work in batches
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper napkin. Serve warm with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar or Kenyan Coffee
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour plus more
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed cardamom spice
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg or cinnamon
2 Tablespoons grated coconut
1 large egg
3 tablespoons melted butter/oil
1/2 cup evaporated milk /coconut milk
warm water as needed
Vegetable oil for deep-frying
Instructions
- Mix dry Ingredients: In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, sugar, cardamom spice and nutmeg. Whisk together then make a well in the center
- Combine liquid ingredients: Gently add eggs, butter and milk. Using a spatula, combine until mixture comes together and dough is smooth.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth.
- Divide the dough into 4 portions.
- Roll out dough in to 1 inch thick. Cut in bite size pieces or triangles. Repeat with the remaining dough portions.
- In a large sauce pan, pour vegetable oil, until it is at least 2 inches high (too little will result in flatter mandazi)
- Place on medium heat until oil reaches 350 degrees.
- Fry until golden brown about 3-5 minutes depending on size. Work in batches
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper napkin. Serve warm with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar or Kenyan Coffee
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour plus more
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed cardamom spice
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg or cinnamon
2 Tablespoons grated coconut
1 large egg
3 tablespoons melted butter/oil
1/2 cup evaporated milk /coconut milk
warm water as needed
Vegetable oil for deep-frying
Instructions
- Mix dry Ingredients: In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, sugar, cardamom spice and nutmeg. Whisk together then make a well in the center
- Combine liquid ingredients: Gently add eggs, butter and milk. Using a spatula, combine until mixture comes together and dough is smooth.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth.
- Divide the dough into 4 portions.
- Roll out dough in to 1 inch thick. Cut in bite size pieces or triangles. Repeat with the remaining dough portions.
- In a large sauce pan, pour vegetable oil, until it is at least 2 inches high (too little will result in flatter mandazi)
- Place on medium heat until oil reaches 350 degrees.
- Fry until golden brown about 3-5 minutes depending on size. Work in batches
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper napkin. Serve warm with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar or Kenyan Coffee