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Sweet potatoes futari – Futari la viazi vitamu

By Miriam Rose Kinunda
4
October 25, 2011
Sweet Potatoes Futari

Sweet Potatoes Futari

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.

Make this as a side dish for Thanks giving dinner, have something different, have Tanzania Flavor at your Table for thanks giving.

Ingredients

  1. 1 lb African Sweet potatoes (they are white or a bit yellow inside and very starchy.
  2. ¼ cup chopped onions
  3. 1/2 – 1 tsp cardamom (freshly ground) Click here to learn from this video)
  4. 1 tsp Canola oil
  5. 1-cup heavy coconut milk (Tui zito) Click here to learn how to make fresh coconut milk
  6. 2 – cups light coconut milk (Tui lembamba) If using canned, dilute a little more

Potatoes in tomato sauce/ Viazi vya nyanya

By Miriam Rose Kinunda
2
May 16, 2011
Potatoes in tomato Sauce Viazi vya nyanya

Potatoes in tomato Sauce Viazi vya nyanya

Ingredients

  • 250g or 1 lb potatoes, peel and cut into egg size pieces (use 250g if you want to have more sauce.
  • 1 cup chunky carrots cut
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp ginger crushed
  • ½ tsp saffron/ turmeric (optional) Add with ginger
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 chicken flavor cube (optional) Add when adding tomatoes
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 tbsp crushed cilantro leaves
  • 1 tsp whole cumin
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 cups chunks cut of cabbage
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • Goat pepper (optional) Add when you put potatoes.
  • Salt
  • Vegetable oil / ghee

Taro – Magimbi

By Miriam Rose Kinunda
9
October 11, 2009
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. I do not see Taro (magimbi) in vegetable and food stands anymore.
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Taro fries – Chips za magimbi

By Miriam Rose Kinunda
2
September 29, 2009
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 eat taro. In East Africa taro is also known as arrow roots. Most of taro roots purchased in USA could be from Hawaii. Some of...
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