Lemons are often used in detox diets because of their ability to aid in digestion, clean the system, and flush out unwanted toxins from the body. Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which absorbs water and flushes it out of your system, which helps you lose weight.
Lemon Flavored Mandazi Recipe
There is nothing quite as delicious as a lemon zest warm mandazi! Feel free to hence add your own twist, like I did here on my recipe. Serve with tea, coffee, milk or any other drink that sits well with you.
- Minutes to Prepare: 45
- Minutes to Cook: 30
- Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
➥½ tsp baking powder if using All Purpose Flour
➥3 tbsp Margarine/ Butter
➥4 tbsp Sugar
➥Pinch of Salt
➥2 Eggs
➥1 Milk
➥½ a cup Lemon Zest (Grate 2-3 lemons)
➥1½ tbsp Cinnamon
➥1½ cups of oil for deep frying
Method
⏩Sift flour into a bowl.⏩Rub in the margarine or butter into the flour
⏩Add Sugar
⏩Add Cinnamon
⏩Add Lemon zest
⏩Mix the eggs and milk together and pour into the mixture to make a dough.
⏩Knead the dough until firm but soft.
⏩Let the dough rest for 30 minutes for soft mandazis.
⏩Roll out the dough and cut into suitable shapes. You can also use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
⏩Heat the oil and deep fry the mandazi until golden brown.
⏩Sprinkle sugar or icing sugar to garnish.
⏩Serve with tea or juice.
Recipe Tips
1. Set up the perfect workspace by gathering clean tools, bowls, and utensils. And make sure to keep a trashcan within arm’s reach.
2. Get comfortable! Wear comfy clothes and an apron when you work in the kitchen and you won’t have to worry about getting dirty.
2. Get comfortable! Wear comfy clothes and an apron when you work in the kitchen and you won’t have to worry about getting dirty.
