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coastal [noun]

Achari ya ukwaju

Maana (Definition)

A tangy, spicy Swahili condiment made from fermented tamarind, chili, and garlic.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

spiced tamarind pickle / coastal condiment

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kachumbari ya ukwaju

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Cuisine
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Chakula cha biriani kililiwa na achari ya ukwaju."

Translation: The biryani meal was enjoyed with spicy tamarind pickle.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kachumbariLadha ya mchuzi ni chumvi
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