Vegan Mandazi
Delight your taste buds with this **Vegan Mandazi** recipe, a plant-based twist on the beloved East African doughnut. Made with **aromatic ground cardamom**, creamy **coconut milk**, and tenderized with melted coconut oil, these fried pastries are perfectly fluffy and irresistibly golden. The addition of **instant yeast** ensures the dough rises beautifully, while frying to perfection delivers a crisp exterior with a soft, airy center. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a quick snack, this recipe is vegan-friendly, easy to follow, and yields 24 delectable servings. Serve these warm triangles plain or dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet, irresistible treat that pairs wonderfully with a cup of chai or coffee. Ready in under two hours, this mandazi recipe is a must-try for lovers of **African-inspired vegan cuisine**!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Sugar
- 1 packet Instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 0.25 cup Coconut oil, melted
- 0.5 cup Warm water
- 3 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, instant yeast, ground cardamom, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the coconut milk, melted coconut oil, and warm water until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a soft dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough doubles in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough to remove air bubbles. Divide the dough into two equal portions.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Cut the dough into triangle shapes using a sharp knife or a pastry cutter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Working in batches, gently drop the mandazi into the hot oil and fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the mandazi from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Serve warm or at room temperature, either plain or sprinkled with a bit of powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 774.4 g | 993% | |
| Saturated Fat | 151.4 g | 757% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1229 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 445.6 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.6 g | ||
| Protein | 46.6 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 769 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
