Malawian 🇲🇼Recipe for Mandasi / Puff Puff .

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal acts as a binding agent, suitable for vegans.

Put flour in a bowl and add salt, sugar, and yeast.

Mix all the dry ingredients together.

Add warm water to the mixture and mix everything together.

Wrap the dough with wrapping paper and cover with a tea towel.

Let the dough rest for 30 to 45 minutes until it rises.

Check the dough after 30 minutes to see if it has risen.

Heat canola oil in a pot for frying.

Use hands to shape and fry the dough until golden brown.

Turn the dough pieces while frying to ensure even cooking.

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