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Pilau La Noeli
Wakati wa Noeli umeisha, lakini kwa sababu wachache wamependelea nitafsiri mapishi yawe kwa Kiswahili. Nimeona ni vizuri nianze na pishi hili maan ni tamu sana. Na pia unaweza kuliandaa wakati wowote wa sherehe yoyote ile. Sasa, kurahisisha mambo, weka makini haya katika viungo »
Christmas Recipes / Mapishi ya Noeli
I have put together a pdf of simple recipes from Tanzania that many people will be preparing this weekend back in Tanzania. Traditionaly Pilau is the number one recipe to think of during the holidays. I wish you a... »
Featured Post (Interview)
You are welcome to read my first interview, http://tasteoftanzania.com/blog/2009/11/18/interview/ - – - Karibu usome mahojiano yangu ya kwanza http://tasteoftanzania.com/blog/2009/11/18/interview/ »
Pilau Masala
This masala is mainly for pilau, but it can be used in many other dishes like samusa, Nyama choma (bbq) etc. »
Maandazi
Maandazi (East African donuts) are a special treat. The taste of maandazi is very different from western donuts. First, one can never get tired of eating maandazi. Second, they... »
Plain Pilau
Pilau originates from India. It taste and look very differetn from the Indian pilau. Tanzanian pilau use more spices than Indian pilau. It has become a favorite Tanzanian rice... »
Vipoopoo Dessert
Vipoopoo is a side dish mostly prepared during Ramadhan. I always feel like this would make a good desert; so I decided to modify this recipe to be just... »
Taro – Magimbi
I do feel very sad these days when I visit home (Dar Es Salaam). Because I have noticed that some of our staple foods are disappearing from the market.... »
Taro fries – Chips za magimbi
Taro root is known as magimbi in Swahili; its taste is almost like tropical sweet potatoes. Taro grows in muddy or dry areas. Many countries around the world do... »
