Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 2 1/2 cup water
  
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
• Oil for frying
  

Directions

• Mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, cardamom and vanilla together in a large bowl.
  
• Add in 1 1/2 cups water and mix well.
  
• Add in extra flour or water as needed.
  
• Dough should be thick enough to shape by hand.
  
• Shape into little D-battery-sized cylinders.
  
• Poke each cylinder with a finger to create a little divot in the middle.
  
• Heat 1 cup of water and 1 cup sugar in a separate pot.
  
• Cook until sugar is dissolved and set aside.
  
• Heat oil in a large pan for frying.
  
• Drop in little cylinders and cook for 3-5 minutes.
  
• Remove from heat and dip cylinders into sugar mixture.
  
• Set aside to cool then enjoy!
  

#snack #dessert #vegan #vegetarian

Recipe submitted by Denis Illige-Saucier - Peace Corps Volunteer, Comoros (2015 - 2016)