1 Cup Milk
1 1/2 Tablespoon Cinnamon
1 1/2 Cups Vegetable Oil for frying
1 Tablespoon Nutmeg
2 Cups All Purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
3 Tablespoon Margarine/Butter
4 Tablespoon Sugar
Pinch Salt
2 Eggs
Method
-Sift Flour into a large bowl. Add Baking powder. Add in the Margarine/Butter and rub with your hands until mixture resembles breadcrumbs
-Add Sugar, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Mix well and set aside
-Mix the Milk and Eggs together until well combined.
-Pour the Milk-Egg mixture into the dry ingredients
-Knead the dough with your hands until it has become firm but still soft
-Cover the dough with clean kitchen cloth and let rest for 30 minutes in a warm place
-After the dough has rested and poofed, take it from the bowl and place it on a lightly floured surface
-Cut the dough into four equal parts
-Take one of the dough and roll in out into a circle. The thickness should be 1/4 inch, but you can roll thinner or thicker depending on your preference
-Use a Glass, Plastic Cup, Cookie Cutter to cut into suitable sizes or shapes
-Cut the circles out from the rolled out dough
-The excess pieces of the dough set aside as you will roll them again and cut out the shapes
-Repeat the process of cutting the shapes until all the dough is finished
-Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed deep cooking pan
-Let the oil heat until it is very hot. If the oil has not heated enough the Mandazi will absorb a lot of oil while cooking
-Cook the Mandazi until golden brown
-Remove the Mandazi from the oil, shake the ladle a bit to let excess oil drop back into the pan
-Put the Mandazi in a large bowl on kitchen paper to drain out excess oil, cover to keep warm until you have cooked all the Mandazi
-You never waste any Mandazi dough. When you are cutting out the round shapes, there will be the outside shapes that remain
-You can keep adding to the dough until you finish cutting them or you can just leave them as you cut and cook them on their own
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- 1 Cup Milk
- 1 1/2 Cinnamon
- 1 1/2 Nutmeg
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 3 Tablespoon Butter
- 4 Tablespoons Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- Pinch Salt
Nutmeg Mandazi
Fluffy, Spiced Fried Dough with Nutmeg and Cinnamon
📝 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is Mandazi?
Mandazi is a lightly sweet, fried bread popular in East African countries like Kenya and Tanzania. It’s similar to doughnuts but less sweet and often spiced with ingredients like nutmeg and cinnamon.
Q2: What makes Nutmeg Mandazi special?
Adding nutmeg and cinnamon gives these mandazi a warm, aromatic flavor that pairs perfectly with tea or coffee.
Q3: Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, margarine or butter can be used interchangeably depending on preference and dietary needs.
Q4: Is Nutmeg Mandazi gluten-free?
Traditional mandazi is made with all-purpose flour and is not gluten-free. For a gluten-free version, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend, but texture may vary.
Q5: Can I bake mandazi instead of frying?
Yes, baking is a healthier alternative but frying gives mandazi its classic crisp and golden exterior.
Q6: How should I store leftover mandazi?
Keep mandazi in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving to restore softness.
Q7: Are mandazi suitable for vegans?
Traditional recipes include milk and butter/margarine, but you can substitute plant-based milk and vegan margarine to make them vegan-friendly.
📊 Nutrition Card – Per serving (1 medium mandazi, approx. 50g)
Nutrient | Amount | Notes |
---|---|---|
Calories | ~150 kcal | Energy from flour, sugar, and oil |
Protein | ~3 g | From flour and milk |
Total Fat | ~7 g | Includes fats from margarine/butter and frying oil |
Carbohydrates | ~20 g | Provides quick energy |
Sugars | ~5 g | From added sugar and natural milk sugars |
Fiber | ~1 g | Minimal fiber from flour |
Sodium | ~100 mg | From salt and baking powder |
Calcium | ~50 mg | From milk |
Dietary Labels
Category | Status | Notes |
---|---|---|
Vegetarian | ✔ Yes | Contains no meat or eggs |
Vegan | ⚠ Possible | Use plant milk and vegan margarine for vegan version |
Gluten-Free | ❌ No | Contains wheat flour |
Dairy-Free | ⚠ Possible | Use plant-based milk and margarine to avoid dairy |
Nut-Free | ✔ Yes | Contains no nuts |
Please note that these values are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used. For precise nutritional information, consider using a nutrition calculator with exact ingredient measurements.
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