Soft Mandazi with Orange Peels, Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Turmeric recipe

Soft Mandazi with Orange Peels, Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Turmeric

by @peggykim
Prep Time
45min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
1hr 5min

A delicious East African fried bread with a hint of orange, cardamom, cinnamon, and turmeric.

Ingredients

8 Servings
(1 serving = 1 person serve 7)
  • 3cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/4cup
    sugar
  • 1tsp
    ground cardamom
  • 1tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/2tsp
    ground turmeric
  • 1tbsp
    grated orange peel
  • 1/2tsp
    salt
  • 2tsp
    baking powder
  • 1cup
    coconut milk
  • 1piece
    large egg
  • 2tbsp
    butter or margarine, melted
  • Oil for frying

How to make Soft Mandazi with Orange Peels, Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Turmeric

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, grated orange peel, salt, and baking powder.

  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, egg, and melted butter.

  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. The dough should be soft but not too sticky. If necessary, add a little more flour to achieve the right consistency.

  4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.

  5. Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

  6. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a knife or a cookie cutter to cut the dough into desired shapes, such as squares or triangles.

  7. In a deep frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. You can test if the oil is ready by dropping a small piece of dough into it; if it sizzles and rises to the surface, the oil is ready.

  8. Carefully add the mandazi pieces to the hot oil, a few at a time, to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

  9. Use a slotted spoon to remove the mandazi from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

  10. Let the mandazi cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.

Tips & Tricks

  1. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour until it reaches the right consistency.

  2. Ensure the oil is at the right temperature to avoid greasy mandazi.