East african food

East African Pilau is a traditional, beautiful fragrant rice dish made with many aromatic spices that adds an amazing depth of flavor to the rice. It can be made with either beef or chicken.

Kenyan samosas are crispy and addictive sambusas and one of the delicious Indian and Middle-Eastern influences in East African cuisine. This recipe featuring lamb stuffed samosas is quick and easy to follow!

Rice and beans, a classic known to most from Cameroon. Pinto beans cooked with fresh herbs and smoked crayfish, served over basmati rice.

Pakoras, Bhajis, Fritters…. what do you call them? So many names, so many different types of veg you can add inside! Usually associated with Indian Cuisine, but we also make them in Zanzibar too.

These light and fluffy East African coconut and cardamom doughnuts just melt in your mouth. They're perfect with masala chai and are a popular street food all over Tanzania.

The cuisine of East Africa includes many diverse cuisines. It is often referred to as ‘the land of spices’ because of the wide variety of spices used in the food. Some of the most common spices include ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cumin, coriander, paprika, and black pepper. Check out these 9 iconic East African dishes.

A staple in its region, this East African bread recipe makes an easy, versatile version of Indian chapatis that cooks can make alongside any meal.

Madhur Jaffrey is a huge fan of Bimal Parmar’s East African Kuku Paka, which is chicken marinated in chilli, garlic and ginger and se...

These East African Coconut Rice Pancakes are so fluffy, flavorful, and perfect with a drizzle of syrup, honey, or can be eaten with a dusting of sugar. The perfect breakfast or snack!