Chapati is a versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and it can be enjoyed as a snack at any time of day. The commonest chapati recipe out there, as would be expected, is for the regular chapati that is served for lunch and dinner with savory dishes like stews and […]

I found that iced tea was very popular in the United States when I moved here a few years ago. That was surprising to me because I had never had iced tea back home and had never even thought of it as a possible way to have tea. But as the Swahili saying goes, kutembea […]

Pancakes are a delightful breakfast item that is loved by many. While plain pancakes are still yummy, banana pancakes are even yummier. Not only are they light and fluffy, but they are also incredibly flavorful and packed with lots of essential nutrients. We’re taking the regular “just add water” recipe up a notch here by […]

Finger millet is a nutritious grain that is native to East Africa. It is known as wimbi or ulezi in Swahili. It is also commonly cultivated in other parts of Africa and in India where it is known as ragi. Finger millet is loved for both its versatility and nutritional value. It is packed with […]

What is Mahamri? Mahamri is a sweet fried dough whose main ingredients are coconut milk, sugar, and yeast. It is a popular breakfast item on the Swahili coast, but it is also commonly eaten throughout Kenya and Tanzania. The key to making the best mahamri is including all the essential ingredients and measuring each of […]