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Mahamri Recipe

Fluffy Kenyan Coconut Donuts (Mahamri)

Mahamri are Soft, fluffy Kenyan coconut donuts made with coconut milk and cardamom, fried until golden and puffed.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rinse Time (until doubled) 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine African
Servings 20 one mahamri triangle per serving
Calories 108 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tbsp instant yeast
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ⅔ cup hot milk
  • 1 cup thick coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp butter ghee or coconut oil
  • Extra flour for dusting
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions
 

  • Mix flour, sugar, yeast and cardamom.
  • Add hot milk, coconut milk and butter.
  • Knead into a soft dough.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled.
  • Roll out and cut into triangles.
  • Fry until golden brown and puffed.

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Notes

Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based in the products used in the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 17mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 66IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Fluffy Kenyan Coconut Donuts, Mahamri, Mahamri Recipe
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