| Mahamri or mandazi as it is commonly knownis an | | | | mixture and mix thoroughly. |
| alternative to bread or tea biscuits. It is sweetened | | | | 4. Add three cups of white flour to the paste and |
| and spiced. Mahamris are a specialty at the Kenyan | | | | knead the dough until it is fine. Make sure it has no |
| coast. Coastal women prepare them for breakfast or | | | | flour lumps. |
| even as an accompaniment for vegetarian dishes. | | | | 5. Divide the dough into several medium sized balls |
| | | | and roll them onto a floured board or surface. |
| WHAT YOU NEED TO PREPARE | | | | 6. Depending on the size of each ball, cut the rolled |
| MAHAMRIcardamomyeastsugar | | | | dough into smaller pieces. You can cut them circular |
| White flourfresh milk or coconut milk | | | | or square, depending on your choice. |
| Eggs- This is optional · | | | | 7. Let these balls rest under room temperature for |
| Warm Water | | | | about two hours so as to allow them to lighten up. |
| Salt | | | | 8. Pour the oil into a pan and heat it until it is hot. |
| Oil | | | | Begin to fry several of the mahamris at a go. Cook |
| HOW TO PREPARE MAHAMRIS | | | | them on both sides until they are golden brown in |
| 1. Dilute one teaspoon of yeast in a cup of warm | | | | colour. Do not let them stay in the pan for more than |
| water and leave it undisturbed for at least three | | | | three minutes. |
| hours. | | | | Serving tips |
| 2. Mix a teaspoon of crushed cardamom, four | | | | Good for breakfast with tea or black coffee. They |
| tablespoons of sugar, a pinch of salt and three eggs. | | | | can also be eaten on their own as a snack, or served |
| 3. Add half a cup of warm milk and yeast to the | | | | with fried cowpeas as a full meal. |