Kenyan Recipes

Mahamri is an alternative to bread or biscuits. And 'sweetened and flavored. Mahamris are a specialty of the Kenyan coast. Coastal women prepare for breakfast or as a side dish for vegetarians.

What to prepare MAHAMRI

Iliki - Swahili cardamom
Amira - Swahili for the yeast
White flour
fresh milk or coconut milk
Sugar
This egg is connected optional
Hot water
Salt
Oil

PREPARATIONMAHAMRIS

1. Dilute a teaspoon of yeast in a cup of warm water and let stand for at least three hours.

2. Mix one teaspoon of ground cardamom, four tablespoons of sugar, a pinch of salt and three eggs.

3. Add half a glass of warm milk and yeast mixture and stir.

4. Add three cups of flour for kneading the dough and the dough until it is fine. Make sure that no flour lumps.

5. Divide the dough into several balls of medium sizeand roll on a floured board or surface.

6. cut depending on the size of each ball, rolled the dough into small pieces. You can cut round or square, depending on your choice.

7. Let stand at room temperature, these balls for about two hours, causing them to light.

8. Pour the oil into a pan and heat until hot. Start over roast mahamris to go on one. Cook on both sides until they are golden brown. Do not let them remain inthe pan for more than three minutes.

Serving tips

Good for breakfast with tea or coffee. They can be eaten as a snack on their own or with roasted cowpeas as a full meal.