Recipes

I have had the pleasure of delving into the world of spices and seasoning. One of the most captivating and diverse regions I have explored is East Africa. The spices…

Are you a fan of pilau but would like to know how to make pilau at home? Look no further. In this article, I’ll be sharing the essential ingredients for…

If you’ve ever eaten a spicy or aromatic dish, chances are you’ve tasted the complex flavors of various spices. One of the most popular spices used in East Africa, particularly…

It would be more accurate to describe this dish as a type of ‘desi’ fried rice. This is one of the most popular Mumbai street foods that is very flavourful…

Coriander or Dania (dhania) in Swahili is an herb that’s commonly used to flavor dishes in the coastal region especially in Malindi. It comes from the Coriandrum sativum plant. This…

Growing your own spices at home is a fun and easy way to add flavor to food. Not only do you save money, you also know that the spices are…

While mithai(mitai) is a kind of collective term for various desserts in India, the coastal inhabitants of Malindi and East Africa at large are becoming much more specific: The Swahili…

The origin of Pineapple cakes is from the Asian country of Taiwan. The sweet fruity cake is made using an assortment of pineapple slices or jam, eggs, flour, sugar, and…

Turmeric is a member of the ginger family. Though native to India and Southeast Asia: its roots are used both fresh and dried in cuisines within Malindi. Its signature marigold…

Curry powder (bizari in English) is a mixture of spices that take on a yellow hue. One of the main ingredients in curry powder is turmeric. Curry powder (bizari in…