Mahamri recipe
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Mahamri recipe
Description
Mahamri dough combines all-purpose flour, sugar, ground cardamom, a pinch of salt, butter or margarine, instant yeast activated in milk with a little sugar, coconut milk, and yogurt. Kneading is gentle to avoid developing too much gluten, which would toughen the final product. After resting in a warm place to rise and develop flavor, the dough is divided into portions and rolled out before frying in neutral cooking oil like sunflower oil.
The frying temperature is important: too low and the mahamri absorb excess oil and become greasy; too hot and the outside may burn before the dough cooks through. Proper oil temperature can be checked with a wooden spoon or a small piece of dough. Frying until golden brown produces a crisp, golden exterior with a soft, aromatic interior enlivened by cardamom.
Mahamri are traditionally served as a snack or part of meals, offering a delicate balance of sweetness and spice. Adjusting the oil amount to fully submerge the dough pieces leads to best texture.
Ingredients
- 3¾ cups all-purpose flour set aside at least two cups for rolling out the dough (dusting), or for using if your dough feels too sticky
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon cardamom powder; aka iliki
- salt pinch
- 1 tablespoon butter (or margarine)
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- ¾ cup coconut milk use regular milk if you do not have coconut milk, heavy, at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon coconut milk use regular milk if you do not have coconut milk, light, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon yogurt or coconut yoghurt
- 4 cups cooking oil see notes, neutral, such as sunflower oil
Instructions
- Using a small cup, activate the yeast by mixing it with the light coconut milk. Mix in a quarter teaspoon of sugar to speed up the process, cover and keep in a warm place in your kitchen. You will know it is ready to use when it foams up.
- In a bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, sugar, cardamom, and a pinch of salt. Crumble in the butter or margarine, then make a well in the centre. Add the activated yeast, yoghurt and heavy coconut milk then use your hands to knead until all the ingredients come together, and the dough is smooth. Be careful not to overwork the dough. Feel free to add a few tablespoons of oil to the mahamri dough when kneading, to make it softer.
- Cover the bowl with saran wrap (cling film), or a kitchen cloth and place it in a warm place in your kitchen, to rest for at least 30 minutes (overnight if you can).
- Once the dough has rested, transfer it to a floured rolling board or a clean kitchen countertop. Divide the dough into 8 portions, and smoothen each portion between the palms of your hands to form a ball. Roll out each portion of dough to a circle, about 20 cm in diameter and ¼-inch (6mm) thick, then cut into 8 triangles or to your desired shapes.
- Heat the oil in a large pot to 350°F (180°C). Fry each mahamri for 2-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer them to a kitchen or paper towel-lined bowl to drain. Serve your mahamri immediately or store them in suitable bags or containers for later.
Notes
- Activate yeast with milk and sugar in a warm place to ensure proper leavening.
- Use enough oil for frying so the buns can sink briefly; too little oil makes them soggy.
- Control frying temperature carefully to avoid greasy or burnt mahimri.
- Do not overmix the dough to prevent tough, chewy buns.
- Use neutral oil like sunflower for frying for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 64Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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