Mbaazi za nazi

Mbaazi za nazi is a specialty of Kenya's Coastal region, consisting of pigeon peas (mbaazi) cooked in coconut milk. When the milk evaporates, the dish is ready to be consumed. It can be additionally flavored with hot peppers, turmeric, garlic, cumin, and onions.

This flavorful dish is popular in the area because pigeon peas are quite inexpensive and nutritious, so mbaazi za nazi is a great way to get the whole family fed. Typically served for breakfast, mbaazi za nazi is often paired with mahamri or hot chapatis.