Golden sunlight that cascades through open windows. A Thanksgiving spread at cookbook author Kiano Moju’s home includes lamb biriyani, sukuma wiki, lentil samosas and cherry tomato kachumbari. Food Kiano Moju’s Swahili Lamb Biriyani Make this saucy dish adapted from Kiano Moju’s “AfriCali” cookbook with lamb for holiday flair. It’s also marinated in yogurt, which helps break it down.” Cookbook author …
For Kiano Moju, cooking on Christmas Day is a high-stakes affair. “With Kenyan people, we only have one way of celebrating anything, whether it’s a wedding, funeral or Christmas — all of the celebrations and menu are the same,” Moju says. “We always have mandazi with chai — hot chai and mandazi, that’s the best,” says Moju. “Other families do …
