Mandazi recipes?

Here is a simple mandazi recipe:

Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 egg
- Oil for frying

Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cardamom.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, water, and egg.
3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes until smooth.
5. Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them slightly with your hands.
6. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F.
7. Fry the mandazi in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
8. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding ingredients like grated coconut, cinnamon, or nutmeg for extra flavor. Enjoy your homemade mandazi!

Basic Mandazi Recipe

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter or oil

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. Gradually add the warm milk, stirring until a dough forms.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Add the melted butter or oil and continue kneading for 2-3 minutes more.
5. Form the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until double in size.
6. Punch down the dough and divide it into small pieces.
7. Roll out each piece into a thin circle or oval, about 1/4-inch thick.
8. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
9. Place the mandazis in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
10. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Variations:

- Sweet Mandazi: Add 1/2 cup sugar to the dry ingredients before mixing in the wet ingredients.
- Spicy Mandazi: Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom to the dry ingredients.
- Coconut Mandazi: Add 1/2 cup shredded coconut to the dry ingredients.
- Raisin Mandazi: Add 1/2 cup raisins to the dough before kneading.
- Banana Mandazi: Add 1 mashed banana to the wet ingredients.

Tips:

- For extra fluffy mandazis, let the dough rise for a longer period of time, up to 2 hours.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk.
- Don't overcook the mandazis, or they will become tough.