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"Plan one protein, one starch, and one vegetable — then vary the flavours all week. Great main meals don't have to be complicated to feel special."

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks from our community

Kakori Kebab Lucknowi Dishes
Breakfast Meals
Kakori Kebab Lucknowi Dishes

Kakori Kebab is a famous Lucknowi delicacy made wi...

20 min Easy
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Galouti Kebab Lucknowi Dishes
Breakfast Meals
Galouti Kebab Lucknowi Dishes

Galouti Kebab is a legendary Lucknowi delicacy mad...

20 min Medium
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Modur Pulao Kashmiri Dishes
Breakfast Meals
Modur Pulao Kashmiri Dishes

Modur Pulao is a traditional Kashmiri sweet rice d...

20 min Easy
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Nadru Yakhni Kashmiri Dishes
Breakfast Meals
Nadru Yakhni Kashmiri Dishes

Nadru Yakhni is a traditional Kashmiri vegetarian...

20 min Hard
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Haak Saag Kashmiri Dishes
Breakfast Meals
Haak Saag Kashmiri Dishes

Haak Saag is a simple and nutritious traditional K...

20 min Easy
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Yakhni Kashmiri Dishes
Breakfast Meals
Yakhni Kashmiri Dishes

Yakhni is a traditional Kashmiri yogurt-based curr...

20 min Easy
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Rogan Josh (Kashmiri Dish)
Breakfast Meals
Rogan Josh (Kashmiri Dish)

Rogan Josh is a classic Kashmiri lamb curry known...

20 min Easy
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Tanzanian Mchuzi wa Mbuzi Recipe | Traditional Goat Meat Curry
Dinner Meals
Tanzanian Mchuzi wa Mbuzi Recipe | Traditional Goat Meat Curry

Mchuzi wa Mbuzi is a hearty and flavorful dish tha...

2 hours 15 minutes min Easy
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Authentic Tanzania Mchuzi wa Pweza Recipe | Traditional Swahili Octopus Curry
Lunch Meals
Authentic Tanzania Mchuzi wa Pweza Recipe | Traditional Swahili Octopus Curry

Tanzania Mchuzi wa Pweza is a traditional Swahili...

1 hour 15 minutes min Easy
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Tanzanian Nyama Choma Recipe | Traditional East African Grilled Meat
Dinner Meals
Tanzanian Nyama Choma Recipe | Traditional East African Grilled Meat

Nyama Choma is one of the most popular and beloved...

1 hour 55 minutes min Easy
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Authentic Tanzania Ugali Recipe |Traditional East African Maize Flour Porridge
Dinner Meals
Authentic Tanzania Ugali Recipe |Traditional East African Maize Flour Porridge

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25 min Easy
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Tanzanian Mchuzi wa Samaki Recipe | Traditional Swahili Fish Curry
Dinner Meals
Tanzanian Mchuzi wa Samaki Recipe | Traditional Swahili Fish Curry

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Making Time Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes min Easy
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Authentic Tanzania Makande Recipe | Traditional East African Corn and Beans Stew
Dinner Meals
Authentic Tanzania Makande Recipe | Traditional East African Corn and Beans Stew

Tanzania Makande is a traditional East African one...

1 hour 45 minutes min Easy
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Tanzanian Ndizi Nyama Recipe | Traditional Plantain and Beef Stew
Dinner Meals
Tanzanian Ndizi Nyama Recipe | Traditional Plantain and Beef Stew

Ndizi Nyama is a classic comfort dish from Tanzani...

1 .3 Hours min Easy
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Authentic Tanzania Wali wa Nazi Recipe |Traditional East African Coconut Rice
Dinner Meals
Authentic Tanzania Wali wa Nazi Recipe |Traditional East African Coconut Rice

Tanzania Wali wa Nazi is a fragrant coconut rice d...

40 min Easy
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Authentic Tanzania Mchemsho Recipe | Traditional East African Beef and Vegetable Stew
Lunch Meals
Authentic Tanzania Mchemsho Recipe | Traditional East African Beef and Vegetable Stew

Tanzania Mchemsho is a hearty and comforting beef...

2 Hours min Easy
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Tanzanian Mchuzi wa Kuku Recipe | Traditional Swahili Chicken Curry
Dinner Meals
Tanzanian Mchuzi wa Kuku Recipe | Traditional Swahili Chicken Curry

Mchuzi wa Kuku is a comforting and flavorful dish...

55 minutes min Easy
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Authentic Tanzania Wali na Maharage Recipe (Traditional East African Rice and Beans)
Lunch Meals
Authentic Tanzania Wali na Maharage Recipe (Traditional East African Rice and Beans)

Tanzania Wali na Maharage is a classic East Africa...

1 Hours min Easy
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Tanzanian Mkate wa Kumimina Recipe |Traditional Coconut Rice Bread
Breakfast Meals
Tanzanian Mkate wa Kumimina Recipe |Traditional Coconut Rice Bread

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1 hour 55 minutes min Easy
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Tanzanian Mishkaki ya Samaki Recipe | Traditional Grilled Fish Skewers
Lunch Meals
Tanzanian Mishkaki ya Samaki Recipe | Traditional Grilled Fish Skewers

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1 Hours min Easy
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Authentic Tanzania Chipsi Mayai Recipe (Easy East African French Fry Omelette)
Breakfast Meals
Authentic Tanzania Chipsi Mayai Recipe (Easy East African French Fry Omelette)

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30 min Easy
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Tanzanian Kuku wa Kupaka Recipe | Grilled Chicken in Creamy Coconut Curry Sauce
Dinner Meals
Tanzanian Kuku wa Kupaka Recipe | Grilled Chicken in Creamy Coconut Curry Sauce

Kuku wa Kupaka is a beloved coastal dish from Tanz...

1 Hours min Easy
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Traditional Tanzanian Pilau ya Kuku |  Fragrant Chicken and Rice Recipe
Lunch Meals
Traditional Tanzanian Pilau ya Kuku | Fragrant Chicken and Rice Recipe

Tanzanian Pilau ya Kuku is a fragrant and flavorfu...

1 Hours min Easy
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Tanzanian Manda Recipe | Traditional East African Fried Dough
Snack Ideas
Tanzanian Manda Recipe | Traditional East African Fried Dough

Manda is a popular snack and breakfast treat from...

1 Hours min Easy
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Tanzanian Zanzibari Biryani Recipe | Authentic Spiced Rice with Tender Meat
Dinner Meals
Tanzanian Zanzibari Biryani Recipe | Authentic Spiced Rice with Tender Meat

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2 hours 55 minutes min Easy
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