About Nubian Cuisine.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Mandazi ta Nazi

Mandazi is common in all households in Kenya-Eastafrica. Usually eaten with Chai. It is not a typical Nubian snack but,In the Nubian home, it is common to find Mandazi especially for breakfast or when having visitors over with tea.Mandazi can be made with or without coconut and also you can add spices.


Ingredients

2 1/2 cups plain flour

3 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon yeast

1 tablespoon freshly grated or dried coconut

1/2 cup coconut milk

1/2 teaspoon roughly ground cardomom

warm water to bind

Oil to deep fry


Method

1. Mix all the dry ingredients, add the coconut milk and mix, add warm water for form a soft dough (not sticky). Knead thoroughly.

2. Place the dough in an oil polythene bag and put in a warm place (airing cupboard) for 2-3 hours; until it has doubled in size.

3. Knead the dough and divide into 6 - 7 portions

4. Roll a roti like circle and cut into four parts5, Fry in hot oil, two to three at a time, holding them under the oil on the first side until they puff. Turn over until brown on both sides

1 comment:

LALA said...

Hey, this recipe is great. con you post more? like for mandazi kuta, the round bhajias that look like mandazis. thanks