Mandazi Fritters with Cardamom and Coconut Sugar Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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Light and fluffy East African fried doughnuts infused with cardamom, finished with a sweet coconut sugar glaze for a perfect snack or breakfast. This African-inspired recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, warm water into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 90 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 African cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp active dry yeast
3/4 cup (110°F) warm water
3 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 tsp cardamom ground
1/2 cup coconut milk
for deep frying vegetable oil for frying
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter melted

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, dissolve 2 tsp active dry yeast and 1 tbsp sugar in 3/4 cup warm water (110°F). Let sit 5-7 minutes until foamy.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp ground cardamom, and 1/2 tsp salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and 1/2 cup coconut milk. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
Step 3: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Step 4: Punch down the dough and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch triangles or squares.
Step 5: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Fry the dough pieces in batches, turning occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until golden and puffed. Drain on paper towels.
Step 6: In a small saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over low heat. Stir in 1/4 cup coconut sugar until dissolved and syrupy.
Step 7: Drizzle the warm coconut sugar glaze over the fried mandazi fritters and serve warm.