I don't think there has ever been a gathering in my family without chicken pilau (pilau ya kuku in Swahili). Growing up, everyone in my family anticipated this spiced rice dish well before arriving at ...
What is a good pilau without a good Swahili Pilipili ya kukaanga (chilli chutney) reduced to a thick paste? [Courtesy, Chef Ali Mandhry] What is a good pilau without a good Swahili Pilipili ya ...
1. Put the rice in some water and leave to soak. 2. In a big sufuria over medium heat, put the whole spices (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and cumin) and allow them to toast until they are fragrant ...