Dessert
Kashata

Kashata

Tanzania

30Minutes
EasyLevel
8Serves
9Steps
About

A chewy Swahili-coast sweet of caramelised coconut or peanut scented with cardamom, sold in cut squares at markets across Tanzania and Zanzibar.

Equipment
  • Heavy pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Tray
  • Knife
Ingredients
Desiccated or freshly grated coconut3 cups
Sugar1.5 cups
Ground cardamom1 tsp
Ground cinnamon (optional)½ tsp
Water2 tbsp
Roasted peanuts (optional)½ cup

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