Mahamri is a Kenyan coastal fried bread, similar to mandazi but richer with coconut and cardamom, often triangular.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour (2 cups)
Coconut milk (3/4 cup)
Sugar (1/4 cup)
Yeast (1 tablespoon)
Cardamom (1/2 tablespoon)
Oil for frying.
Preparation
Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm coconut milk with a pinch of sugar; let sit 5 minutes.
Mix flour, sugar, and cardamom.
Add yeast mixture and remaining coconut milk to form a soft dough.
Knead for 5 minutes, let rise for 1 hour.
Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness, cut into triangles. Fry in hot oil (350°F) for 2-3 minutes per side until puffed and golden.
Serve warm.