Cooking Times

45 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
75 min
Total Time

Ingredients (10 items)

4.00 cups All-purpose flour
1.50 cups Coconut milk
warm
0.75 cup Sugar
2.00 packets Active dry yeast
2.00 Eggs
2.00 tsp Cardamom powder
0.25 cup Butter
melted
1.00 tsp Salt
1.00 tbsp Baking powder
6.00 cups Vegetable oil
for frying

Instructions (8 steps)

1
Dissolve yeast in warm coconut milk with 1 tbsp sugar. Proof 10 minutes.
10 minutes
2
Mix flour, remaining sugar, cardamom, salt, and baking powder.
3
Add yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter. Knead into soft dough.
10 minutes
4
Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, 90 minutes.
90 minutes
5
Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into triangles or circles.
6
Let cut pieces rest 15 minutes before frying.
15 minutes
7
Heat oil to 350°F. Fry mandazi until golden, 2-3 minutes per side.
6 minutes
8
Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with chai or coffee.