Grain

Bread, maize, rice, yams and all grain recipes

Christmas Pilau (in video)

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December 23, 2011
Christmas Pilau (in video)

Christmas Pilau from Nesbitt Video Productions on Vimeo. I did post this recipe for the first time in December 24 2009 in English and January 22 2010 in Swahili. A few people had hard time with it. I have decided to make a video so that those few people can see how easy it...
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Sweet potatoes futari – Futari la viazi vitamu

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October 25, 2011
Sweet potatoes futari – Futari la viazi vitamu

There are many versions of Futari in Tanzania, Sweet potatoes Futari is my favorite. This is a very simple recipe but the mixture of coconut, sweet potatoes and cardamom creates a unique flavor. Your kids will love this.
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Tanzanian Spicy Porridge – Uji wa pilipili manga

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October 4, 2011
Tanzanian Spicy Porridge – Uji wa pilipili manga

Spicy porridge; many people like to prepared during Ramadan, but for us who grew up along the cost we make this porridge any time of the year.
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Potatoes in tomato sauce/ Viazi vya nyanya

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May 16, 2011
Potatoes in tomato sauce/ Viazi vya nyanya

Potatoes in tomato sauce (Viazi vya Nyanya), is a common dish in Tanzania and East Africa. Served as a side dish with Meat, but also served for breakfast in some villages.
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Coconut rice with peas and carrots

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March 10, 2011
Coconut rice with peas and carrots

At the coast of Tanzania, rice is generally cooked with coconut milk. We have many varieties of rice, but it all depends on the create side of the cook. What I love about Coconut rice with peas and carrots is that, it is very simple, a few ingredients, and yet it taste great. This is...
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Tanzanian Chapati

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February 3, 2011
Tanzanian Chapati

Chapati originated in India but differ a little bit. In Tanzania chapati makes a good breakfast with soup or tea: lunch or dinner with stew and vegetables. The process may look too long, but this is because I want to explain well, once you prepare this recipe for the first time, you will notice...
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Pilau La Noeli

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January 22, 2010
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
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Christmas Recipes / Mapishi ya Noeli

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December 24, 2009
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 VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS. Click here to get the pdf. Nimetayarisha mapishi ya Noeli katika pdf....
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Pilau Masala

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November 1, 2009
Pilau Masala

This masala is mainly for pilau, but it can be used in many other dishes like samusa, Nyama choma (bbq) etc.
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Maandazi

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November 1, 2009
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 are more like bread inside. Third, maandazi are not as oily as western donuts.
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