Urojo

Name: Urojo
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tanzanian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp mango powder; 2 potatoes, boiled and cubed; Fried cassava chips; Bhajia (lentil fritters), for topping; Lime wedges, for serving

Urojo/oo-ROH-joh/

Also known as: Zanzibar Mix

About this dish

A tangy soup made with mango powder, potato, and mixed fritters, popular in Zanzibar.

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Ingredients

🥭2 tbsp mango powder

🥔2 potatoes, boiled and cubed

🌽Fried cassava chips

🫘Bhajia (lentil fritters), for topping

🍋Lime wedges, for serving

Method

Serves 4

Make a tangy broth by simmering mango powder with turmeric, garlic, and a little chili.

Add boiled potato to the broth.

Ladle the broth and potato into bowls.

Top with fried cassava chips and lentil fritters.

Serve with a squeeze of lime.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Urojo, also known as Zanzibar mix, is a popular street food soup from Zanzibar, combining several textures and toppings in one bowl.

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