🇧🇼 Botswanan Cuisine

Magwinya

Fried Dough Balls

Prep Time 1 hour

Servings 10

Difficulty Easy

Calories 293 kcal

Puffy, golden fried dough balls sold at street stalls across Botswana, eaten plain or stuffed with atchar or mince.

Ingredients

1 Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and knead into a soft dough.
2 Cover and let rise 40 minutes until doubled.
3 Heat oil to 170°C. Pinch off balls of dough.
4 Fry in batches until puffed and golden, about 3 minutes per side.
5 Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Did You Know?

Magwinya stalls appear at every bus station and school gate in Botswana — they are the unofficial national fast food.