Ingredients Needed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp cardamom powder
1/2 tsp ghee (or unsalted butter)
1 cup heavy coconut milk from can (approx.)
11/2 tbsp instant yeast
Preparations:
- Add cardamom to the flour, followed by sugar and yeast.
- Rub in the ghee (or butter).
- Add the coconut milk gradually as you start kneading the dough until it all comes together.
- Turn over onto your work surface and knead for a minimum of 5 minutes.
- Roll into a log-like shape and divide into 5 equal balls.
- Dust these balls with some flour and cover with a plastic bag for about 45 minutes or until risen to almost twice their size.
- Roll the balls into 6-inch circles (½-inch thickness) and cut them into 4 pieces.
- Preheat cooking oil in a pan on medium heat and then cook your mahamri for about a minute on each side.
Which Spice is Used to make Mahamri?
More spice may be used when using this soft mahamri recipe, however cardamom powder is the most used spice.
Due to its striking flavor, this traditional Kenyan sweet snack famously from the coastal areas including Mombasa, is considered a delicacy. It’s often enjoyed in Events, on holidays and in birthdays.
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