Tag: Breakfast

Kaimati (Fried Dumplings)
The method used to add yeast to wheat flour gives kaimati its distinctive flavor.
The Swahili and Bajuni communities frequently eat this traditional breakfast food or midday snack, which was brought over from Arab culture. It serves the whole family.

Ingredients
– 2 cups (280 g) wheat flour, refined
– 2 cups (447 g) water
– ½ tsp. (3 g) vanilla essence, clear
– ½ tsp. (1 g) cardamoms powder
– 1¼ tbsp. (12 g) yeast, dry
– 5 1/8 cups (1000 g) cooking oil
– 4 tbsp. (56 g) sugar

Preparation 20 minutes | Cooking 30 minutes | Serves 4
• Put yeast in a small container.
• Add 50ml of warmed water.
• Add 4 tbsp. of sugar and allow to stand for 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, warm the rest of the water in a cooking pot.
• Mix dry ingredients together; flour, cardamoms, and vanilla
essence in a bowl.
• Add ¼ cup (50 g) of oil into the mixture and rub in until finely
absorbed.
• Add the yeast preparation to the flour mixture, adding the
lukewarm water gradually while mixing to a semi-solid consistency.
• Cover with a dry towel/ cloth and allow to stand for 4 minutes
until the dough rises.
• In a pan put the rest of the oil and heat for 7 minutes or until
the oil bubbles when a pinch of dough is dropped in the oil.
• Shape the dough into round balls and put into the hot oil,
keep turning to cook evenly.
• Deep fry for 3-4 minutes.
• Remove from oil.

Ingredients (sugar syrup)
– 1 cup (187 g) white sugar
– ½ cup (116g) water
– ½ tsp. (4 g) vanilla essence, clear

Preparation of sugar syrup;
• Mix the sugar, water, and vanilla essence in a cooking pan.
• Put on the heat for 5 minutes.
• Stir to prevent sugar from sticking on the sides of the pan; the
mixture should be sticky.
• Add the fried dumplings to the sugar syrup and stir to coat
them in the syrup while still on the heat.
• Swirl until the syrup covers all the dumplings.
• Serve as desired.

The oozy dough balls known as kaimatis are a decadent speciality from the Kenyan Coast that are covered in mouthwatering syrup. They not only taste amazing but also take only a few minutes to put together.

These treats are typically made as a dessert or a delectable snack in many homes during the Holy Month of Ramadhan, but they are also available year-round as street food on the steamy Kenyan Coast.

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A Recipe Book of Common Mixed Dishes With Nutrient Values, As Prepared By Communities

Enriched Mandazi (East African Doughnuts, Enriched)
A popular snack among urban dwellers across the country, enriched mandazi is a doughnut made with
eggs plus fresh milk and conditioned with margarine; it is a favorite breakfast item for the entire family.

Ingredients
7 cups (1063 g) self-raising wheat flour
3 eggs (179 g)
9 tbsp. (118 g) margarine
Rind from 2 lemons (15 g)
¾ cup (144 g) sugar
½ tsp. (2 g) salt iodized
7 cups (1039 g) cooking fat
11/3 cups (289 g) cow milk
1¼ cups (282 g) water

Preparation 45 minutes | Cooking 30 minutes | Serves 4
• Put flour, salt, sugar and lemon rind into a bowl and
mix.
• Mix all the water with the milk and warm.
• Add margarine into the dry ingredients and rub in.
• Add eggs onto the dry ingredients and mix.
• Add the warm diluted milk into the bowl and knead the
mixture into a soft dough.
• Cover the dough with a dump cloth for 40 minutes.
• Heat all the cooking fat in a pot for 10 minutes or until
the oil bubbles when a pinch of dough is dropped in
the oil.
• Roll out the dough into the desired thickness; about a
¼ of an inch thick.
• Cut the dough into preferred shapes.
• Gently drop the cut-out pieces into the hot oil.
• Fry one side until golden brown and turn.
• Remove from oil and place onto paper towels to drain
any excess oil.
• Repeat the process with the rest of the pieces.
• Serve as desired.

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You’re in for a treat if you’re visiting Uganda since the food is delicious!
Without a doubt, food plays a significant role in every society. Additionally, it’s always a must-do activity to try the local cuisine when visiting a new location. There are so many delectable foods to sample in Uganda, and each region has its unique peculiarities.
There is something for everyone, from savory stews to sweet desserts, and from street food to specialty foods!
Some people can regard Ugandan food, particularly regional fare, to be dull. Many traditional meals include rich groundnut (peanut) sauces, smoking, or frying to make up for this lack of flavor. People frequently include chili peppers, which are grown all around, in their food once it is served.

Sure! Here are 20 popular breakfast and snack recipes in Uganda, along with their ingredients, measurements, and approximate preparation/cooking times:

1. Rolex (Egg and Chapati Roll):
Ingredients:
– 2 large eggs
– 2 chapatis (flatbreads)
– 1 onion, chopped
– 1 tomato, chopped
– 1/2 cup cabbage, shredded
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

2. Mandazi (African Donuts):
Ingredients:
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– Pinch of salt
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1/4 cup melted butter
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

3. Katogo (Matoke and Beef Stew):
Ingredients:
– 10-12 green bananas (matooke)
– 500g beef, cubed
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour

4. Akara (Bean Fritters):
Ingredients:
– 2 cups black-eyed peas, peeled and ground
– 1 onion, chopped
– 1 red bell pepper, chopped
– 1 teaspoon ground crayfish
– 1 teaspoon dried pepper flakes
– Salt to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

5. Samosas:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup ground beef or chicken
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 potatoes, boiled and diced
– 1 teaspoon curry powder
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

6. Chapati (Flatbread):
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– Water (as needed)

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes

7. Katogo (Mashed Plantains with Beef):
Ingredients:
– 3-4 ripe plantains, peeled and diced
– 500g beef, diced
– 2 onions, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour

8. Pancakes:
Ingredients:
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– Pinch of salt
– 1 cup milk
– 1 large egg
– 2 tablespoons melted butter
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

9. Roasted Groundnuts (Peanuts):
Ingredients:
– 2 cups raw groundnuts (peanuts)
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes

10. Katogo (Matoke and Beans):
Ingredients:
– 10-12 green bananas (matooke)
– 2 cups cooked beans (any variety)
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced

– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 40-50 minutes

11. Githeri (Maize and Bean Stew):
Ingredients:
– 2 cups mixed maize and beans
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

12. Gonja (Fried Plantains):
Ingredients:
– 3-4 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes

13. Omelette:
Ingredients:
– 2-3 eggs
– 1/4 cup milk
– 1/4 cup chopped vegetables (onions, tomatoes, bell peppers)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5-10 minutes

14. Kikomando (Chapati and Beans):
Ingredients:
– 2 chapatis (flatbreads)
– 2 cups cooked beans (any variety)
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

15. Groundnut Butter Sandwich:
Ingredients:
– 4 slices of bread
– 4 tablespoons groundnut (peanut) butter
– 2 teaspoons honey (optional)

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

16. Bread with Omelette:
Ingredients:
– 2 slices of bread
– 2-3 eggs
– 1/4 cup milk
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5-10 minutes

17. Pancake Rolls with Fruit Filling:
Ingredients:
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– Pinch of salt
– 1 cup milk
– 1 large egg
– 2 tablespoons melted butter
– Assorted fruits (such as bananas, strawberries, or blueberries), sliced

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

18. Boiled Eggs with Toast:
Ingredients:
– 2-4 eggs
– 2-4 slices of bread
– Butter or margarine
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

19. Banana Fritters:
Ingredients:
– 2 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– Pinch of salt
– 1/2 cup milk
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

20. Cornmeal Porridge (Angryao):
Ingredients:
– 1 cup cornmeal
– 4 cups water
– 1 cup milk
– Sugar to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20-30 minutes

Please note that the preparation and cooking times provided are approximate and may vary depending on individual cooking techniques and equipment.

This dish, which could pass for lunch or dinner because of the diversity of components it contains, is one of the most common choices for breakfast. There are many varieties of katogo, but matooke is the most well-known. The supper is supposed to end your day’s hunger.
Traditional breakfasts were larger and more full in order to provide the body the energy to work in the fields or perform other strenuous tasks.
They might be roasted or steamed yams, leftovers from dinner, or porridge. Some people only need a cup of coffee or tea and a muffin these days to get to work.
Today’s breakfasts also feature more fried meals than the steamed or boiled foods that people used to have.

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In Nigerian households, picking daily meals might be a challenge. in particular for breakfast meals. This post will walk you through simple healthy breakfast options in Nigeria.

We know how stressful it can be to not have a plan for the next meal, so we decided to create this resource for you after hearing many individuals lament how difficult it is to choose a good, balanced diet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Nigeria.
The most important meal of the day is breakfast. As the name suggests, breakfast is a meal that breaks the overnight fast.
Your body receives essential nutrients from breakfast, including proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

No matter what you choose to have for breakfast, one of the health benefits is that it boosts your energy, lowers your chance of developing diabetes and heart disease, and enhances your ability to concentrate.

Particularly in Nigeria, every family has a continental breakfast on the weekends and in the early morning before going to work or school. Nigerian breakfast meals come in a variety of flavors as a result.

Sure! Here are 20 popular Nigerian snacks along with their ingredients, measurements, and approximate cooking times:

1. Puff Puff:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1 teaspoon yeast
– Pinch of salt
– Water (as needed)
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

2. Chin Chin:
Ingredients:
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– Pinch of salt
– 1/4 cup butter, melted
– 2 eggs
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

3. Suya:
Ingredients:
– Beef or chicken, thinly sliced
– Suya spice mix
– Onion, thinly sliced
– Tomato, thinly sliced
– Cabbage, shredded

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

4. Akara (Bean Cakes):
Ingredients:
– 2 cups black-eyed peas, peeled and ground
– 1 onion, chopped
– 1 red bell pepper, chopped
– 1 teaspoon ground crayfish
– 1 teaspoon dried pepper flakes
– Salt to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

5. Plantain Chips:
Ingredients:
– Ripe plantains
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

6. Moi Moi:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups black-eyed peas, peeled and ground
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 red bell peppers, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 2 stock cubes
– 1 teaspoon dried pepper flakes
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour

7. Nigerian Meat Pie:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cubed
– 1/2 cup water
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 carrots, diced
– 1 cup cooked minced meat (beef or chicken)
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1 teaspoon thyme
– 1 teaspoon curry powder
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes

8. Nigerian Egg Roll:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– Pinch of salt
– 1/4 cup butter, melted
– 2 eggs
– Hard-boiled eggs
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

9. Nigerian Doughnuts:
Ingredients:
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– Pinch of salt
– 1/4 cup butter, melted
– 2 eggs
– Milk (as needed)
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

10. Nigerian Fish Rolls:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– Pinch of salt
– 1/4 cup butter, melted
– 2 eggs
– Mashed cooked fish (seasoned with spices and onions)
– Vegetable oil for frying

Pre

paration Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

11. Nigerian Coconut Candy:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups desiccated coconut
– 1 cup condensed milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

12. Nigerian Gizdodo:
Ingredients:
– Chicken gizzards, boiled and chopped
– Ripe plantains, diced
– Bell peppers (red, green, and yellow), diced
– Onion, chopped
– Tomatoes, chopped
– Scotch bonnet peppers, chopped
– Garlic, minced
– Ginger, minced
– Vegetable oil
– Seasoning cubes
– Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes

13. Nigerian Coconut Puff Puff:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1 teaspoon yeast
– Pinch of salt
– 1 cup coconut milk
– Water (as needed)
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

14. Nigerian Sausage Rolls:
Ingredients:
– Puff pastry
– Sausages
– Onion, chopped
– Seasonings (salt, pepper, thyme, etc.)

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes

15. Nigerian Scotch Eggs:
Ingredients:
– Hard-boiled eggs
– Ground meat (beef or sausage meat)
– Breadcrumbs
– Onion, finely chopped
– Seasonings (salt, pepper, thyme, etc.)
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Please note that the cooking times provided are approximate and may vary depending on individual cooking techniques and equipment.

In Nigeria, making breakfast is quick and simple. They are typically quick lunches that you can whip up before you leave for the day.
The majority of Nigerians still enjoy eating leftovers from dinner the night before. Others do it since they have no ideas for morning meals. Some people only drink the classic bread and chocolate beverage before rushing out of the door during rush hour.
In Nigeria, 22% of people eat rice, spaghetti, or noodles for breakfast, compared to 42% of people who eat bread.
The majority of Nigerians are bread lovers, but when you become inventive and widen your horizons, you can find alternative options that make for a fascinating breakfast. They might be light or substantial dinners.

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This section offers a variety of recipes for breakfast foods and snacks that are popular in Kenya.
Foods or beverages that can be provided in tiny portions, primarily between meals, are considered snacks. Snacks can occasionally be consumed as a light meal.
The majority of Kenyan communities customarily create snacks using foods that may be found nearby.

Breakfast is regarded as the most significant meal of the day since it offers you a strong start and the energy you need to carry on.
The typical breakfast in Kenya varies from home to home, but it always includes a cup of tea.
While the majority of Kenyans enjoy their tea with milk, others prefer it black with or without lemon.

One method to discover a community’s culture and traditions is to partake in a traditional Kenyan breakfast.
Here are a few of the most well-liked foods you can have at a traditional Kenyan breakfast.

1. Mandazi (East African Donuts):
Ingredients:
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup coconut milk
– 1/2 cup water
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

2. Samosa:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup water
– 1/4 cup vegetable oil
– 1/2 pound ground beef or chicken
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 2 potatoes, boiled and mashed
– 1/2 cup green peas
– 1 tablespoon curry powder
– 1 teaspoon cumin powder
– Salt to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

3. Bhajia (Potato Fritters):
Ingredients:
– 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
– 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
– Salt to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

4. Chapati:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups wheat flour
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
– 1 cup water

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

5. Roasted Peanuts:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups raw peanuts
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

6. Kenyan-style Popcorn:
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

7. Kebabs:
Ingredients:
– 1 pound ground beef or chicken
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
– 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon cumin powder
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– Skewers

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

8. Roasted Plantains:
Ingredients:
– Ripe plantains
– Vegetable oil
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

9. Maandazi Ya Nazi (Coconut Donuts):
Ingredients:
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup coconut milk
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

10. Mahamri:
Ingredients:
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup sugar
– 1 teaspoon yeast
– 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup coconut milk
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

11. Uji (Porridge):
Ingredients:
– 1 cup millet or corn flour
– 4 cups

water
– Sugar or honey to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

12. Roasted Corn on the Cob:
Ingredients:
– Fresh corn on the cob
– Butter
– Salt and chili powder to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

13. Arrowroots Chips:
Ingredients:
– Arrowroots (taro), peeled and thinly sliced
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

14. Roasted Cashew Nuts:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups raw cashew nuts
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

15. Kenyan-style Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
Ingredients:
– Sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
– Vegetable oil
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

16. Sukuma Wiki Rolls:
Ingredients:
– Sukuma wiki (collard greens)
– 2 cups maize flour (cornmeal)
– Water
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

17. Matoke Chips:
Ingredients:
– Matoke (green bananas), peeled and thinly sliced
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

18. Kenyan-style Roasted Peas:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups fresh peas or frozen peas
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
– Salt and chili powder to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

19. Banana Fritters:
Ingredients:
– Ripe bananas, mashed
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

20. Smokie Pasua (Sausage Wrap):
Ingredients:
– Sausages
– Chapati or tortilla
– Tomato ketchup
– Mustard sauce

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

21. Sukuma Wiki Bhajia:
Ingredients:
– Sukuma wiki (collard greens)
– 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
– 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
– Salt to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

22. Banana Bread:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup butter, softened
– 1 cup sugar
– 2 eggs
– 4 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour

23. Arrowroots Bhajia:
Ingredients:
– Arrowroots (taro), peeled and thinly sliced
– 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
– 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
– Salt to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

24. Sweet Potato Fries:
Ingredients:
– Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

25. Fried Plantains:
Ingredients:
– Ripe plantains, sliced
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

26. Coconut Rice:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups basmati rice
– 1 cup coconut milk
– 1 cup water
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

27. Corn Fritters:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups fresh corn kernels
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
– Salt to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

28. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds:
Ingredients:
– Pumpkin seeds
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

29. Fried Cassava Chips:
Ingredients:
– Cassava, peeled and thinly sliced
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

30. Kenyan-style Popcorn Balls:
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
– 1/4 cup butter
– 1/4 cup honey or sugar

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

31. Groundnut Soup:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups peanuts
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
– 1 tablespoon curry powder
– 4 cups water
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

32. Fried Sweet Potato Balls:
Ingredients:
– Sweet potatoes, boiled and mashed
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

33. Roasted Groundnuts:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups raw groundnuts (peanuts)
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

34. Chapati Rolls:
Ingredients:
– Chapati or tortilla
– Sliced vegetables (cabbage, carrots, bell peppers)
– Mayonnaise or tomato ketchup

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: N/A

35. Lentil Fritters (Kachori):
Ingredients:
– 1 cup lentils, soaked and ground into a paste
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
– Salt to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

36. Pumpkin Fritters:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups pumpkin puree
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

37. Mango Slices:
Ingredients:
– Ripe mangoes, sliced

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: N/A

38. Banana Chips:
Ingredients:
– Green bananas, thinly sliced
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

39. Roasted Pistachio Nuts:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups

raw pistachio nuts
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

40. Fried Breadfruit:
Ingredients:
– Breadfruit, peeled and sliced
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

41. Mbaazi Za Nazi (Coconut-Infused Pigeon Peas):
Ingredients:
– 2 cups dried pigeon peas
– 2 cups coconut milk
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
– 1 teaspoon curry powder
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour

42. Peanut Butter Cookies:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup butter, softened
– 1 cup sugar
– 1 cup peanut butter
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 eggs

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes

43. Fried Tilapia Fish:
Ingredients:
– 4 fresh tilapia fish
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
– Salt to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

44. Roasted Almonds:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups raw almonds
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

45. Coconut Macaroons:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups shredded coconut
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 2 egg whites
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

46. Boiled Eggs:
Ingredients:
– Eggs
– Water

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

47. Roasted Chickpeas:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cooked chickpeas
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Salt and spices (paprika, cumin, chili powder) to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes

48. Fried Njugu Karanga (Peanuts):
Ingredients:
– 2 cups raw peanuts
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

49. Vegetable Spring Rolls:
Ingredients:
– Spring roll wrappers
– Assorted vegetables (cabbage, carrots, bell peppers)
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
– Soy sauce
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

50. Churros:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup water
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Cinnamon sugar (optional)

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

51. Fried Ugali:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups maize flour (cornmeal)
– Water
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

52. Coconut Mandazi:
Ingredients:
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
–

1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup coconut milk
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

53. Fried Sausages:
Ingredients:
– Sausages
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

54. Kenyan-style Sausage Rolls:
Ingredients:
– Puff pastry sheets
– Sausages
– Egg wash (beaten egg)

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

55. Fried Chicken Wings:
Ingredients:
– Chicken wings
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
– Salt to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

56. Fried Yam:
Ingredients:
– Yam, peeled and sliced
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

57. Roasted Macadamia Nuts:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups raw macadamia nuts
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

58. Banana Pancakes:
Ingredients:
– 2 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup milk
– 1 egg
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

59. Fried Okra (Bhindi):
Ingredients:
– Okra (bhindi), sliced
– 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
– 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
– Salt to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

60. Roasted Walnuts:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups raw walnuts
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

61. Popcorn Trail Mix:
Ingredients:
– Popcorn
– Roasted peanuts
– Raisins
– Dried cranberries
– Chocolate chips

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: N/A

62. Fried Arrowroots:
Ingredients:
– Arrowroots (taro), peeled and thinly sliced
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

63. Cheese and Tomato Sandwich:
Ingredients:
– Bread slices
– Cheese slices
– Tomato slices
– Butter or mayonnaise

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: N/A

64. Nut Brittle:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups mixed nuts (peanuts, almonds, cashews)
– 1 cup sugar
– 1/4 cup water
– 2 tablespoons butter

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

65. Fried Calamari:
Ingredients:
– Calamari rings
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

66. Roasted Hazelnuts:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups raw hazelnuts
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

67. Grilled Chicken Skewers:
Ingredients:
– Chicken breast, cubed
– Onion, sliced
– Bell peppers, sliced
– Olive oil
– Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

68. Fried Matoke (Green Banana):
Ingredients:
– Matoke (green bananas), peeled and sliced
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

69. Apple Slices with Peanut Butter:
Ingredients:
– Apples, sliced
– Peanut butter

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: N/A

70. Vegetable Samosas:
Ingredients:
– Samosa wrappers
– Potatoes, boiled and mashed
– Peas
– Carrots, grated
– Onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
– 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
– 1 teaspoon coriander powder
– 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
– Salt to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

71. Roasted Pecans:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups raw pecans
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

72. Fried Chapati:
Ingredients:
– Chapati dough (flour, water, salt, and oil)
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

73. Yogurt with Fresh Fruits:
Ingredients:
– Yogurt
– Assorted fresh fruits (mangoes, bananas, berries)

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: N/A

74. Rice Paper Spring Rolls:
Ingredients:
– Rice paper wrappers
– Assorted vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, lettuce)
– Rice noodles
– Soy sauce or peanut sauce for dipping

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: N/A

75. Roasted Brazil Nuts:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups raw Brazil nuts
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

76. Fried Mandazi (African Donuts):
Ingredients:
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 1/2 cup milk
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

77. Grilled Cheese Sandwich:
Ingredients:
– Bread slices
– Cheese slices
– Butter

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes

78. Roasted Pine Nuts:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups raw pine nuts
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

79. Fried Zucchini Sticks:
Ingredients:
– Zucchini, cut into sticks
– 1 cup bread crumbs
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 eggs, beaten
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

80. Banana Smoothie:
Ingredients:
– Ripe bananas
– Milk or yogurt
– Honey or sugar to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: N/A

81. Roasted Sunflower Seeds:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups raw sunflower seeds
– Salt

to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

82. Boiled Peanuts:
Ingredients:
– Raw peanuts in shells
– Water
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour

83. Avocado Toast:
Ingredients:
– Bread slices
– Avocado, mashed
– Lemon juice
– Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: N/A

84. Roasted Sesame Seeds:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups raw sesame seeds
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

85. Fried Sweet Corn:
Ingredients:
– Sweet corn kernels
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

86. Rice Pudding:
Ingredients:
– 1 cup rice
– 4 cups milk
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Ground cinnamon for garnish

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

87. Baked Sweet Potato Fries:
Ingredients:
– Sweet potatoes, cut into fries
– Olive oil
– Salt and spices (paprika, garlic powder, cumin) to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

88. Roasted Flaxseeds:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups raw flaxseeds
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

89. Banana Bread:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup butter, softened
– 3 ripe bananas, mashed
– 2 eggs
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour

90. Baked Tortilla Chips:
Ingredients:
– Corn tortillas
– Olive oil
– Salt and spices (paprika, cumin, chili powder) to taste

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

91. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Spices:
Ingredients:
– Pumpkin seeds
– Olive oil
– Salt and spices (paprika, cumin, chili powder) to taste

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

92. Chicken Nuggets:
Ingredients:
– Boneless chicken breasts, cut into nugget-sized pieces
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

93. Vegetable Pizza Rolls:
Ingredients:
– Pizza dough
– Pizza sauce
– Assorted vegetables (bell peppers, mushrooms, onions)
– Cheese

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

94. Roasted Cashews:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups raw cashews
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

95. Apple Chips:
Ingredients:
– Apples, thinly sliced
– Lemon juice
– Cinnamon powder

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 2 hours

96. Baked Chicken Drumsticks:
Ingredients:
– Chicken drumsticks
– Olive oil
– Salt and spices (paprika, garlic powder, thyme) to

taste

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes

97. Roasted Pumpkin Slices:
Ingredients:
– Pumpkin, peeled and sliced
– Olive oil
– Salt and spices (paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg) to taste

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes

98. Banana Chips:
Ingredients:
– Ripe bananas
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

99. Baked Mozzarella Sticks:
Ingredients:
– Mozzarella cheese sticks
– 1 cup bread crumbs
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 eggs, beaten
– Salt and spices (garlic powder, oregano) to taste

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

100. Roasted Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds Mix:
Ingredients:
– 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
– 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
– Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Note: The preparation and cooking times provided are approximate and may vary depending on individual cooking techniques and equipment.

The most crucial meal of the day is breakfast since it gives one the energy to get through the rest of the day.
However, it’s ingrained in most households to eat bread, scones, mandazi, or pancakes for breakfast—basically, anything made of wheat.

Even when they move to cereals, they continue to choose items like Weetabix or chocolate Weetos that are essentially still made of wheat.
Are you sick of having bread and mandazis for breakfast every day?
It’s time to explore new concepts. The most crucial meal of the day is breakfast, which you should never skip.
We can be too afraid to attempt new things at times, yet doing so is the only way to learn amazing things that we never knew.

Content courtesy of Mama Nitilie & NFH