Popular on the Kenyan coast and in Tanzania, Mahamri is a form of fried bread (doughnut) that can be eaten as a snack, dessert or accompaniment to soups.
Ingredients
- 3 cups of flour
- 1 Tbsp. active dry yeast
- 8 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 Tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. margarine
- 1 cup of hot water
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (Cold)
- Cardamom
- Desiccated coconut
- Vegetable oil
Preparation
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix flour and margarine till it’s crumb-like. Add in the yeast, sugar, salt, cardamom, and desiccated coconut. Combine well.
Step 2
Once combined, mix hot water and cold buttermilk. This is to activate the yeast.
Step 3
Knead till it is soft and firm into a ball.
Step 4
Transfer into a clean bowl then cover with a wet cloth and let it rise for an hour.
Step 5
Knead again for 7 -10 minutes and roll out using a rolling pin.
Step 6
Cut the dough into desired shapes. Then fry in hot oil till it is golden brown.
Step 7
Wait for it to cool before serving with hot masala tea or cold milk.
