Swahili Delicacies by Sheikha Agil A Taste of The Coast

Apple Cake

Apple cakeIngredients:3 eggsA pinch of salt1 packet vanilla sugarHalf cup sugarHalf cup melted butter1cup flour1 tbsp baking powderFor the topping:3 applesLemon...

Apple Pastries

Apple PastriesIngredients:ApplesCinnamon powderSugarSquare puff PastryStrawberry Jam Method:Cut the apples into rings, remove the core of the apples.You can peel the skin...

Mango Posset

Lemon PossetIngredients:2 cups whipping creamTwo thirds cup sugarLemon zest of one lemon6 tbsp lemon juiceMango pulp Method:In a pot add the...

Basbousa

BasbousaIngredients:1 cup flour1 cup yoghurt1 cup semolina1 cup sugar1/2 cup desiccated coconut1/2 cup vegetable oil3 eggs2 tsp baking powder1 packet vanilla...

Lemon Posset

Lemon PossetIngredients:2 cups whipping creamTwo thirds cup sugarLemon zest of one lemon6 tbsp lemon juice Method:In a pot add the whipping...

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken ParmesanIngredients:Chicken breastSaltLemon pepper seasoningGarlic powderCurry powderMarinate the chicken breast with the above ingredients.In a pan, add some oil and place...

Mchanato

Ingredients:11 green cooking bananas or matoke1 onion..diced2 tomatoes..choppedCoriander..chopped1 and a half pounds meat1 tablespoon ginger/garlic pasteSaltTurmeric..1/4 tspCurry powder..1 tsp2 green chilies.Coconut...

Okra/Mabinda

Ingredients:Okra/lady fingers.. wash and cut into piecesCarrots..grate, wash and cube the carrotsPotatoes..peeled, washed and cubedIn a pan, add oil and heat...

Mitai

MITAIFor the dough:Ingredients: 3 cups flour 1 and 1/4 cups water 1/4 cup coconut powder 1 tbsp margarine 1 tbsp yeast...

Blue Lagoon

Blue LagoonIngredients:Three quarter cups blue GatoradeThree quarter cups sprite soda5 green grapesHalf lime.. cut into twoSugar to taste Method:In a metal...