Description
Light, fluffy, and golden brown, this Easy Mandazi Recipe brings authentic Kenyan flavor to your kitchen. Made with coconut milk, cardamom, and a touch of sweetness, these soft triangle pastries are perfect for breakfast or tea time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (or 1 teaspoon yeast, optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon
- 1 cup coconut milk or regular milk
- 1 large egg (optional for richness)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
- Oil for deep frying
- Optional: Grated coconut, orange zest, or vanilla extract for flavor
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder (or yeast), salt, and cardamom.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in melted butter, milk, and the egg if using. Mix until the dough comes together.
- Knead the dough: Knead for 5–7 minutes on a floured surface until soft and smooth. Add a little flour if too sticky.
- Rest the dough (for yeast version): Cover and let rest for 30–40 minutes until slightly risen. Skip this step if not using yeast.
- Roll and cut: Roll dough to ½-inch thickness and cut into triangles or desired shapes.
- Heat the oil: In a deep pan, heat oil on medium until a small piece of dough bubbles gently.
- Fry Mandazi: Fry in batches, turning until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain and serve: Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with tea or coffee.
Notes
- Use coconut milk for authentic Kenyan flavor.
- Maintain medium oil temperature for even frying.
- Rest dough for fluffier texture if using yeast.
- Drain on paper towels to keep Mandazi light and crisp.
- Try baking at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Kenyan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Easy Mandazi Recipe, Kenyan breakfast, fried dough, Swahili Mandazi, coconut milk Mandazi