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swahili [noun]

Sembe la ngano

Maana (Definition)

Fine white wheat flour used to prepare coastal delicacies like mahamri and paratha.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

refined wheat flour

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

unga wa ngano

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Culinary Term
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mpishi alitumia sembe la ngano kupika mahamri matamu."

Translation: The cook used refined wheat flour to bake delicious mahamri.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
UngaNganoChakula
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