Are you craving a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for breakfast, teatime, or as a sweet treat? Look no further than banana mandazi, a traditional East African fried dough that is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a hint of sweet banana flavor. This delectable treat is a popular street food in many countries and is sure to tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create the perfect banana mandazi, so you can enjoy this delightful snack in the comfort of your own home.
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MANDAZI RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cardamom, kosher salt, egg, coconut milk, oil
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Desserts
Yield 40 mandazis
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom, and salt. Make a well in the center, then use a rubber spatula to mix in the egg and coconut milk until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. Dive the dough into 4 portions. Roll out 1 portion of dough into a circle about ¼-inch (6 ml) thick. Cut into 8 triangles. Repeat with the remaining dough portions.
- Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350˚F (180˚C).
- Working in batches, fry the mandazi for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve as breakfast or a snack with 5. Kenyan coffee or chai.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 1 gram
MANDAZI (AFRICAN DONUTS)
These amazingly soft triangle-shaped donuts are very famous in East Africa where I come from. They are excellent with a cup of tea or coffee. The dash of cardamom adds an authentic taste which makes it different from regular donuts. You can serve it with either honey or jam. Could be also served with curry - that is how we like it...
Provided by chiakitchen
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, sugar, egg, instant yeast, salt, and cardamom in a large bowl. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until dough comes together and is easily handled. Knead dough on a flat work surface until no longer sticky.
- Put dough back in the bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Press dough down gently. Knead it briefly and divide it into 4 portions. Roll each portion into a ball; keep covered with a cloth to prevent them from drying out.
- Roll 1 ball into a 1/3-inch-thick circle on a floured work surface. Cut into 4 triangles using a pizza cutter. Repeat with remaining balls of dough, keeping other dough covered.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan over medium heat. Fry dough triangles 3 or 4 at a time, without overcrowding, until puffed like balloons, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and continue frying until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 74.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
BANANA MANDAZI
Make and share this Banana Mandazi recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the egg, bananas, milk, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder and sugar in a blender or food processor. Whiz to make a smooth batter with a creamy, pourable consistency (if it is too thick add a little extra milk). Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan or deep fat fryer and carefully fry spoonfuls of the mixture for 3-4 minutes until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen towel.
- Serve with grilled pineapple, chilli syrup and deep fried basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 921.6, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 157, Sodium 2074.8, Carbohydrate 161.9, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 33.9, Protein 29.5
AFRICAN BANANA MANDAZI
Steps:
- Place everything but the vegetable oil in a blender or food processor. Process to make a smooth, creamy batter. If it's too thick, add a little extra milk. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan or fryer. Once hot, carefully drop spoonfuls of the mixture in the oil and fry for a few minutes, until golden.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
BEST MANDAZI
This is a Somali recipe from recipewikia.com. The spice is mentioned with the directions, because it is considered to be the most common spice for the area, although you can try something similar to cardomon if you like.
Provided by Studentchef
Categories Somalian
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1.All pastry ingredients should be allowed to come to room temperature if they have been in the refrigerator. If using yeast: mix the yeast with a few spoonfuls of the warm water.
- 2.In a mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, Sugar, and spice (cardamom is most common in Eastern Africa). Add the yeast. Mix the water, butter, milk, and egg together. Gradually add this mixture to the flour while kneading into dough. Knead until a smooth and elastic dough is formed-fifteen to twenty minutes. If using yeast: Place dough in a clean bowl, cover with a cloth, and allow to rise in a warm place for an hour or more. If using baking powder, let dough rest for several minutes.
- 3.Divide the dough into several hand-sized pieces. Roll or press the pieces into circles about one-half inch thick. Cut circles into halves or quarters (or whatever you like). Some cooks place the doughs on a cookie sheet and let them rise a second time.
- 4.Heat a few cups of vegetable oil to 300 degrees Farenheit in a skillet or deep pot. Fry the doughs in the hot oil, turning a few times, until they are golden brown all over. Fry only as many together as can float in the oil without touching one another. Place on paper towels to drain. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 770.9, Fat 87.2, SaturatedFat 11.3, Sodium 15.5
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your mandazi will be.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the mandazi tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let the dough rest: Letting the dough rest for 30 minutes before frying will help it develop flavor and become more tender.
- Fry the mandazi in hot oil: The oil should be hot enough so that the mandazi sizzle when they are dropped in. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming greasy.
- Drain the mandazi on paper towels: Drain the mandazi on paper towels after frying to remove any excess oil.
Conclusion:
Banana mandazi are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With their sweet and fluffy texture, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try!
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