coastal [noun]

Bajia

Maana (Definition)

A savory coastal snack made from ground black-eyed peas mixed with chilies and deep-fried.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

deep-fried spiced cowpea fritters

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

bhajia ya mbaazi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Cuisine

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tulinunua bajia za moto kando ya barabara."

Translation: We bought hot cowpea fritters by the roadside.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kitafunwa Chakula