Fluffy Kenyan Coconut Donuts (Mahamri)

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

Cook Time 20

Rinse Time (until doubled) 1

Total Time 1 40

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine African

Servings 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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