What is mandazi called in English: Translation of “mandazi” into English

The word doughnut is the translation of “mandazi” into English.
English
Doughnut Noun
Alternative names; Doughnut, bofrot, puff puff.

Swahili
Mandazi, mahamri/mamri (when made with coconut milk)

Main ingredients;
Water,
Sugar,
Flour,
Yeast, And
Milk (Coconut Milk in Mahamri or Mamri)
Peanuts, Or Almonds

Mandazi is a form of fried bread or fried cake that originated on the Swahili Coast. It is also known as bofrot or puff puff in Western African states such as Ghana and Nigeria. It is one of the principal dishes in the gastronomy of the Swahili people who inhabit most of the Coastal Region of Kenya and Tanzania.
Characteristics
Mandazis are comparable to doughnuts, having a sweet taste which can be distinguished from the addition of different ingredients. However, they are typically less sweet than the United Kingdom and the United States style of doughnuts and are usually served without any frosting or glazing. They are often made triangular in shape (similar to Samosas), but are also universally shaped as ovals or circles. They have a fluffy texture when cooked.
Preparation
Mandazi Being Fried
Mandazi are made by temporarily cooking the dough in cooking oil. The ingredients normally 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 generally denoted to as mahamri or mamri. Ground peanuts and almonds, among other ingredients, can also be used to add a different flavor.
After being prepared, 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 foods. They are regularly made in the morning hours or at night, eaten for breakfast, then re-heated in the evening for dinner.
Mandazi are often eaten with tea or fresh fruit juice, or are eaten as snacks. 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 usually served with powdered or cinnamon sugar to add sweetness.

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