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coastal [noun]

Pilau ya Pwani

Maana (Definition)

A rich, traditional rice dish cooked with whole spices, ghee, garlic, and tender meat.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal spiced mutton rice

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pilau ya Pwani

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

"Mwapishi alipika pilau ya Pwani iliyokuwa na harufu nzuri mno."

Translation: The chef cooked coastal spiced rice that had a truly wonderful aroma.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
PilauChakulaChetezo cha marashi
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