Mandazi (East African Doughnuts)
Mandazi (East African Doughnuts) are lightly sweet and warmly spiced with cardamom, yielding tender, airy bites encased in a delicate, crisp crust. Their subtle sweetness makes them perfect for breakfast with tea or coffee, an afternoon snack, or served alongside savory dishes to balance flavors. Enjoy them fresh and fragrant for the best texture and aroma.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mandazi (East African Doughnuts), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, sugar, egg, instant yeast, salt, and cardamom. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until the dough comes together and is easy to handle. Knead the dough on a flat work surface until it is no longer sticky. Return the dough to the bowl; cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 2
Gently press the dough down. Knead briefly, then divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball; keep them covered with a cloth to prevent drying.
- 3
On a floured work surface, roll 1 dough ball into a 1/3-inch-thick circle. Cut it into 4 triangles with a pizza cutter; cover with a cloth. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
- 4
Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan over medium heat.
- 5
Working in batches, fry the dough in the hot oil until puffed, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the dough and continue frying until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Calories 138.37 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 3.62 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 22.57 g 8%
- Total Fat 3.4 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.57 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 13.41 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 13.96 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.93 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 3.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 20.69 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.33 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 32.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 11.92 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.22 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Mandazi (East African Doughnuts) is made with 8 ingredients and serves 18. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Cane Sugar, Eggs, and Ground Cardamom. Each serving provides about 138.37 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mandazi (East African Doughnuts) made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Cane Sugar, Eggs, Ground Cardamom, Milk. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mandazi (East African Doughnuts)?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 138.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mandazi (East African Doughnuts) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Mandazi (East African Doughnuts) healthy?
- Mandazi (East African Doughnuts) has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 138.37 calories and 3.62 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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