GhanaGuardian Kitchen: Here’s how to make Tanzanian Coconut Doughnuts with Aroma of Zanzibar

In this video by Aroma of Zanzibar, we see how to make Visheti Vya 8, which simply means Coconut Doughnuts in shape of an 8!

It’s a simple recipe to follow and a great excuse to try something new with your doughnut shape, it doesn’t have to be round all the time.

Ingredients

For 14 doughnuts

• 3 Cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup grated fresh or frozen coconut
• 3/4 cup water for blending the coconut
• 1 1/2 tsp yeast
• 3 TBL Water for mixing the yeast
• 2 TBL Ghee/clarified butter
• 1 TBL sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder

For the Syrup (Shira)

• 2 Cups granulated sugar
• 1 Cup water
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder (or more)
• Any flavoring essence of your choice

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