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Mandazi is the most common sweet snack in Kenya. It is used to accompany Chai/tea. It is a quick snack to share with a friend while chit-chatting over a cup of chai.
"Mandazi signifies friendship and sharing, it reminds me of the joy of family and community. It reminds me of many places I have visited, and I was welcomed with a cup of chai and mandazi. It reminds me of rich conversations I have shared with friends. It reminds me of my children joyfully asking me to make mandazi for them to enjoy and share with friends. Mandazi is an affordable sweet treat that can be eaten at any time, breakfast, dessert, and snack time etc. It signifies friendship and sharing. It is easy to make many mandazi and hence it is a dish that accompanies laidback friendly conversations."
Recipe contributed by Dr. Priscilla N. Gitimu, Associate Dean and Professor of Fashion at Belmont University.
Ingredients:
All-purpose flour – 3 cups
Baking powder 1 ½ teaspoon
Sugar- ½ cup
Warm milk – 1 cup
Oil, for frying - 1 can
Equipment:
Mixing bowl,
Rolling board
Deep frying pan
Instructions:
Mix the flour, baking powder, and sugar
Add some warm milk.
Mix till the dough is soft, stretched, and easy to roll out.
Knead the dough flat with little flour
Cut out triangles
Deep fry the dough, till it turn light brown