Gluten-Free Mandazi Bites with Cardamom

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 cup Coconut Milk
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Avocado Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 1 1/2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour, 1/4 cup Sugar, 1 teaspoon Cardamom, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, and 1/4 teaspoon Salt.
2. 2Gradually add the 1/2 cup Coconut Milk to the dry ingredients, mixing with your hands or a spoon until a soft, cohesive dough forms. Do not overmix.
3. 3Gently knead the dough on a clean surface for about 2-3 minutes until it is smooth. If the dough feels too sticky, lightly dust your hands with a tiny bit of the gluten-free flour, but avoid adding too much.
4. 4Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to an even thickness of about 0.635 cm. Cut the dough into small squares or triangles, approximately 2.54 cm in size.
5. 5Pour the 2 cups of Avocado Oil into a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or a medium pot. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 175°C. You can test if the oil is ready by dropping a tiny piece of dough into it; it should sizzle immediately.
6. 6Carefully add the cut dough pieces to the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Fry the mandazi bites for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are puffed up and turn a beautiful golden brown color.
7. 7Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried mandazi bites from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces.
8. 8Serve the mandazi bites warm or at room temperature.

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