Soft Mandazi with Orange Peels, Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Turmeric
by @peggykimA delicious East African fried bread with a hint of orange, cardamom, cinnamon, and turmeric.
Ingredients
- 3cupsall-purpose flour
- 1/4cupsugar
- 1tspground cardamom
- 1tspground cinnamon
- 1/2tspground turmeric
- 1tbspgrated orange peel
- 1/2tspsalt
- 2tspbaking powder
- 1cupcoconut milk
- 1piecelarge egg
- 2tbspbutter or margarine, melted
- Oil for frying
How to make Soft Mandazi with Orange Peels, Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Turmeric
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, grated orange peel, salt, and baking powder.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, egg, and melted butter.
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.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
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.
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.
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.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the mandazi from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Let the mandazi cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
Tips & Tricks
If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour until it reaches the right consistency.
Ensure the oil is at the right temperature to avoid greasy mandazi.