Mandazi Authentic Recipe - Tradition Tanzania Fried Bread Recipe 😋 - African Street Food 🇹🇿

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and still provides moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

Combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of oil and mix it into the flour mixture.

Crack 2 eggs into the mixture and stir.

Add cardamom powder to the mixture, adjusting to taste.

Gradually add 2 cups of coconut milk, starting with 1.5 cups, and mix until a dough forms, adding more milk if necessary.

Cover the dough and let it rest until it rises.

Shape the dough into balls or desired shapes.

Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the shaped dough until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens