Donaz

Name: Donaz
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Comorian
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 150ml coconut milk; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; Pinch of salt; 100ml warm water; Vegetable oil for frying; Sugar for rolling

Donaz (doh-NAHZ)

Comorian Doughnuts

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 226 kcal

Light, airy doughnuts fried to golden perfection and rolled in sugar. These simple yet addictive treats are a fixture of Comorian street food, eaten at breakfast or as an afternoon sweet.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 4.0g

Carbs 30.0g

Fat 10.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

deep fryer or pot mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: paper-lined plate

Garnishes: sugar dusting

Accompaniments: cardamom tea

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
150ml coconut milk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
Pinch of salt
100ml warm water
Vegetable oil for frying
Sugar for rolling

Instructions

1
Dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar. Let stand 5 minutes.
2
Mix flour, sugar, cardamom, and salt in a bowl.
3
Add yeast mixture, coconut milk, and egg. Mix to form a soft dough.
4
Knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
5
Roll out dough and cut into rings or twist into shapes.
6
Heat oil to 170C (340F). Fry doughnuts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
7
Drain and roll in sugar while still warm. Serve immediately.

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Did You Know?

The name 'donaz' is a Comorian adaptation of the French word 'doughnut.' Despite the French name, the recipe has been thoroughly Comorianized with coconut milk and cardamom.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

deep fryer or pot
mixing bowl

Garnishing

sugar dusting

Accompaniments

cardamom tea

The Story Behind Donaz

Donaz entered Comorian cuisine through French colonial influence but quickly became a local staple. Comorian bakers adapted the recipe by substituting coconut milk for dairy and adding cardamom for fragrance.

Street vendors sell fresh donaz from morning until late afternoon, and the sight of them piled high on metal trays is a common feature of Comorian markets and roadsides.

Donaz represents the lighter, sweeter side of Comorian street food culture, beloved by children and adults alike.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast and afternoon snack 📜 Origins: French colonial era

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