mahamri recipe

Mahamri Swahili Doughnuts This is a typical traditional recipe among the Swahilis. A true delicacy enjoyed by the entire family, servesas a breakfast meal as well as a whole day snack. Mahamri has a unique taste influenced by the freshlysqueezed coconut milk Ingredients 3 ½ cups (525 g) wheat flour, refined ¾ cup (181 g) coconut milk 9 tbsp. (123 g) white sugar 1¼ tbsp. (12 g) dry yeast 1 tsp. (2 g) cardamom ¾ cups (182 g) water 8 1/8 cups (1735 g) cooking oil Preparation 1 hour | Cooking 5 minutes | Serves 4 • Break the coconut shell, drain the water and grate the flesh. • Squeeze the coconut milk from the grated coconut flesh using a cloth. • Set aside the thick coconut milk. • Add ¼ cup of warm water to squeeze out any remaining milk. • In a bowl, mix a pinch of sugar with the yeast and add the ¼ cup of water used to squeeze the last batch of coconut milk. Stir and set aside for 5 minutes for the yeast to rise. • In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients; sugar, flour and cardamoms. • Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. • Add 4 tablespoons of oil and the thick coconut milk into the yeast and dry ingredients mixture. • Knead the dough as you add the remaining water to a firm feel. • Set the dough aside for 10 minutes for sugar to dissolve. Cover with a cloth. • Knead the dough again to mix the sugar and to improve the texture. • Cover with a dry cloth and allow to stand for 30 minutes. • Divide the dough into small-medium size balls. Set them aside and cover with a dry cloth for 15 minutes. • When well raised, roll out each ball into flat discs and cut each into four triangle shaped portions. • Heat the remaining oil for 15 minutes to 173°C. • Fry the mahamri and turn after 40 seconds. The mahamri will turn golden brown when ready. • Remove the first batch of mahamri from oil and place onto paper towels to drain the oil. • Continue frying the rest in batches until all are done. • Serve as desired.   Nutrition data per 100 g of recipe: Energy 1,728 kJ/ 413 kcal | Fat 22.1 g | Carbohydrates 46.6 g │| Protein 6 g │| Fibre 2.1 g │ Vitamin A 41 mg │| Iron 2.8 mg │| Zinc 0.56 mg   Kenyan Food Recipes download pdf