coastal [noun]

Gamti

Maana (Definition)

A high-grade, long-grain aromatic rice historically imported across the Indian Ocean for coastal biryani.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

imported aromatic coastal rice

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

gamti

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mwapishi alitumia gamti kupika biryani ya sherehe."

Translation: The chef used imported aromatic rice to cook festive coastal biryani.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Dagaa ya mchele Wali Chakula