Mahamri is a type of sweet and spiced bread that is popular in East Africa, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania. Here’s a recipe to make mahamri:
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of warm coconut milk
- 1/2 cup of warm water
- 1 tablespoon of instant yeast
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix the warm coconut milk, warm water, and instant yeast. Stir until the yeast is dissolved.
- Add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture and knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic. If the dough is too dry, add a little more warm water.
- Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down and knead it again.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough into a thin sheet and cut it into small triangles or squares.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat.
- Fry the mahamri in hot oil, turning them over until they’re golden brown on both sides.
- Drain the fried mahamri on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Serve the mahamri while they’re still warm with a cup of chai tea or as a snack on their own.
Enjoy your freshly made mahamri!
