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Mahamri I
Photo: Sorin Gheorghita

Mahamri I

7 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1038
Calories
24g
Protein
48g
Fat
130g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Water not in our table 0
Seed not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 and 3/4 cups white flour
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon yeast diluted in a little warm water
  • 1 1/4 cup milk (or you can combine one cup coconut milk, and 1/4 cup milk or plain yoghurt)
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cardamon seeds (you could also use cardamon powder but the fresh seeds
  • are preferred)

Directions

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In a bowl, sift the flour and sugar together, add cardamon seeds and mix the dry ingredients. Rub in the butter. In another bowl, mix the liquids (yoghurt, milk, cocounut milk, and yeast and water mixture) Make a hole in the dry ingredients and pour in the liquids, stirring and making a dough that is not too stiff (you can use the bread machine to knead dough). The dough should be smooth. Wrap in saran wrap or wet cloth and leave in a warm place to rise for 3-4 hours until the dough has doubled in size. Put dough in a floured board and cut into 4-6 balls. Roll out the balls into circles and cut into desired shapes (diamond shapes or triangles e.t.c.) Leave the cut shapes covered with a warm cloth or plastic wrap for about 1-2 hours. Heat cooking oil in a fryer, pan or sufuria until hot. Test for readiness by dipping a small piece of dough. It should puff up and rise to the surface. Fry your mahamris and drain on a paper towel. Serve with tea, as a snack or even accompaniment to the main meal. Enjoy!

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