ugali
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of ugali
from Swahili
Example Sentences
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Corn flour, a staple in Kenyan households that is used to make corn meal known as ugali, has doubled in price over the last year.
From Seattle Times
Millions have tuned in to watch the bubbly home cook journey from Singapore’s silky white Hainanese chicken rice to Tanzania’s fluffy ugali.
From Washington Post
The fallout from the supply chain issues is being felt across the city, where households depend on maize flour to make the staple dish ugali.
From Reuters
It is used to prepare ugali, or maize meal, which is the country's most commonly eaten dish.
From BBC
The prices of ugali, a stiff porridge made from maize, and cooking oil had soared in recent months, and he’d struggled financially.
From Washington Post
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