Find mouth-watering recipes of dishes from the coastal town of Malindi. Most of the foods are Swahili delicacies which have been influenced by the century-long interactions with Arabs, Indians, Portuguese among other people.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Spices
Cumin is a spice ingredient for making garam masala, paprika, and curry powder. However, it can be used independently. Known for its warm, earthy flavor...
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There are times when we like a change from our meaty birianis (biryanis), and this vegetable biriani may be just the thing to make you...
food ingredients
Mbaazi, also known as pigeon peas, are a type of legume that has been a staple food in East Africa for centuries. These small, oval-shaped...
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In many coastal families, seafood is a necessity that they cannot live without. Almost all families eat seafood every day of the week, from breakfast...
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Coconut pilau is a dish made of coconut rice and has an intense flavour that is simple and satisfying. This rice dish is a delicious...
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Chives have so many health benefits that you’ll want to add them to your diet. In addition to being related to onions and garlic, chives...