Kenyan Coconut Mandazi
Light, golden fried triangles scented with cardamom and coconut, lovely with a cup of spiced tea.
- Time1 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.72 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom and salt in a large bowl.
- 2
Warm the coconut milk, water and 1 tablespoon oil together until just lukewarm. Pour into the flour and mix to a soft dough. Add a splash more water if it is dry.
- 3
Knead on a floured surface for 3 minutes until smooth, then cover and rest for 30 minutes.
30 min - 4
Roll the dough out to about 1 cm thick. Cut into 16 triangles.
- 5
Heat the frying oil in a deep, heavy pan to 170 degrees C, or until a small piece of dough sizzles and floats in about 20 seconds.
- 6
Fry the mandazi in small batches for about 2 minutes on each side, turning once, until puffed and deep golden. Drain on kitchen paper and eat warm.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.