# mandazi ![[250px-bowlofmandazi.jpg|300]] bowl of mandazi alternative names: swahili bun swahili coconut doughnut bofrot puff puff mahamri/mamri (when made with coconut milk) place of origin: swahili coast region or state: east africa (tanzania kenya comoros uganda rwanda burundi ethiopia somalia south sudan) serving temperature: warm or room temperature main ingredients: water sugar flour yeast and milk (coconut milk in mahamri or mamri) variations: various ingredients added such as coconut milk peanuts or almonds mandazi (swahili: mandazi maandazi) is a form of fried bread that originated on the swahili coast. it is also known as bofrot or puff puff in western african countries such as ghana and nigeria. it is one of the principal dishes in the cuisine of the swahili people who inhabit the coastal region of kenya and tanzania. the dish is popular in the region as it is convenient to make can be eaten with almost any food or dips or just as a snack by itself and can be saved and reheated for later consumption # characteristics mandazi are similar to doughnuts having a more of a sweet taste which can be differentiated with the addition of different ingredients. however they are typically less sweet than the united states style of doughnuts and are usually served without any glazing or frosting. they are frequently made triangular in shape (similar to samosas) but are also commonly shaped as circles or ovals. when cooked they have a fluffy texture # preparation ![[mandaziproduction.jpg|300]] mandazi being fried mandazi are made by briefly cooking the dough in cooking oil. the ingredients typically used to make mandazi include water sugar flour yeast and milk. coconut milk is also commonly added for sweetness. when coconut milk is added mandazi are commonly referred to as mahamri or mamri. ground peanuts and almonds among other ingredients can also be used to add a different flavor. after being cooked they can be eaten warm or left to cool down. they are popular in the african great lakes region as they can be eaten in accompaniment with many things. they are commonly made in the morning or the night before eaten with breakfast then re-heated in the evening for dinner. mandazi are also commonly eaten with tea or fresh fruit juice or are eaten as snacks by themselves. different dips often fruit flavored can be used to add various tastes. mandazi can also be eaten as a dessert after a meal where it is often served with powdered or cinnamon sugar to add sweetness # see also **+** beignet a similar pastry from new orleans **+** list of fried dough foods **+** ox-tongue pastry a similar chinese pastry **+** puff-puff - african fried dough snack and pastry // republic of bob