Butternut mandazi (swahili donuts)
A snack enjoyed by many homes in East Africa. Balanced meal and simple in preparation. An inspiration from the Swahili culture
Butternut mandazi (swahili donuts)
A snack enjoyed by many homes in East Africa. Balanced meal and simple in preparation. An inspiration from the Swahili culture
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Boil the butternut or pumpkin. Then peel it.
- 2
Mash up
- 3
In a large bowl add the eggs, melted butter, cardamon spice, baking powder, sugar and a pitch of salt. Mix up
- 4
Mix up the ingredients and later add the mash
- 5
Keep adding the flour to the mix until the dough forms and becomes soft
- 6
Once done, Cover with a plastic paper bag of dump cloth. Leave over night or for 8 to 12 hours
- 7
Spilt the dough into two. And roll it flat not too thin not too thick. Cut into strip and later into squares
- 8
Add oil in a sauce pan and heat it. Once hot. Deep it the squares in the oil. Fry until browned
- 9
Serve it for breakfast or as a snack
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