Mandazi recipe

Thursday, 20 August 2026


Mandazi is one of those Kenyan treats that can turn an ordinary morning into something special. For many families, the smell of mandazi frying in hot oil brings back memories of school holidays, Sunday breakfasts, visiting grandparents, or sitting around the kitchen waiting for the first batch to cool. Although traditional mandazi is delicious on its own, Kenyan home cooks have always found simple ways to give it a personal touch. A little cinnamon here, some cardamom there, lemon zest, sesame seeds, or a generous spoonful of butter can transform the familiar pastry into something completely different.

Friday, 24 May 2019


When it comes to Mandazi, I love them fluffy and soft and, I love having them warm with marsala tea. Adding cardamom spice to your mandazi makes them so delicious since cardamom is fragrant with a touch of earthiness.

Friday, 29 March 2019


Mahamri is a delicious coastal snack that is known and famous for its aroma of cardamom, a sweet spice and delicate taste of coconut. You can use coconut milk or cream. I think dessicated coconut works as well, that reminds me, I think I should cook with dessicated coconut next time. For my first mahamri they turned out pretty delicious, I know a soon to be favorite in the house. In unrelated news, is it just me who loves the smell of yeast fermenting or what? Mahamri is unique in that you only cook with yeast whereas for Mandazi, you can cook them using baking powder. Try something new today with this delicious sesame seeds mahamri, I promise, you will love.

Monday, 25 March 2019


First of all, let us talk about the aroma of these lemon mandazi! Citrus fruits have natural aromas that get you excited, and I love me some lemon, in bread, cakes, salad, pancake or crepes, drinks and even chicken! Mandazis are best eaten warm with your favorite drink like tea, coffee, juice or even yoghurt. When it comes to mandazi, I love them hollow at times while other times I love them with a little bit of flesh, especially if I am craving Mandazi. Family loved the orange Mandazi but these were a constant hit, with no left overs to hide away! 
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