Zanzibar Urojo (Zanzibar Mix)

Name: Zanzibar Urojo (Zanzibar Mix)
Total time: 3300 s
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 onion (finely chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ginger (grated); 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 tablespoons flour (for thickening); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups water or light chicken broth; Salt to taste; Juice of 1 lemon

mapishi zanzibar @cook_113132842

famous street food soup from Zanzibar, made with crispy fritters, boiled potatoes, and tangy turmeric broth. It's packed with flavor and texture!

mapishi zanzibar @cook_113132842

famous street food soup from Zanzibar, made with crispy fritters, boiled potatoes, and tangy turmeric broth. It's packed with flavor and texture!

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Ingredients

55 min

5 servings

2 tablespoonsoil
1onion (finely chopped)
2 clovesgarlic (minced)
1 teaspoonginger (grated)
1 teaspoonturmeric powder
2 tablespoonsflour (for thickening)
1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
3 cupswater or light chicken broth
Salt to taste
Juice of 1 lemon

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Steps

55 min

1

For the Add-ins:
2 large potatoes (boiled and cubed)
Bhajias (potato or lentil fritters – see below)
Cooked boiled eggs (halved)
Crispy cassava chips or sev
Chopped fresh coriander
Mango chutney or tamarind sauce (optional)
Chili sauce (to taste)
2

Bhajia (Potato Fritters) – Optional but Traditional:
1 cup gram flour (besan)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
Salt to taste
Water (enough to make a thick batter)
Sliced potatoes or cooked lentils
Oil for frying
Mix ingredients, coat potatoes or lentils, and deep-fry until golden. Set aside.
3

Make the Soup Base:
Heat oil in a pot. Sauté onions until soft, then add garlic and ginger. Stir in turmeric and black pepper.
4

Thicken the Soup:
In a small bowl, mix flour with a bit of water to make a smooth paste. Add to the pot and stir well.
5

Simmer:
Pour in water or broth. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened. Add salt and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning.
6

Assemble Your Urojo Bowl:
In a serving bowl, add a mix of boiled potatoes, bhajias, egg halves, and any toppings you like. Pour hot soup over everything.
7

Garnish and Serve:
Top with fresh coriander, crispy sev or cassava chips, chutney, and chili sauce.