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Here is my Swahili Mutton Pilau I always say it na sitochoka this should be the color of your pilau not the red one unless you are making jolof rice yes you can add tomtoes but NO tomatoes or tomato paste in the authentic Swahili pilau.... here is the recipe .2 cups Basmati rice6 medium potatoes (peeled and halved)2 onions sliced3 Cardamom Pods1/2 a teaspoon whole black pepper2 sticks cinnamon2 whole cloves1 teaspoon whole cumin1 kg Mutton (boiled)1 knorr rice pilau cube1 green pepper diced1 tablespoon garlic ginger paste2 tablespoon oil1 teaspoon ghee4 cups waterSalt to tasteIn pot or ‘sufuria’ over medium heat add the oil with the teaspoon of ghee and then go in with the onions, sauté for a minute, then go in with the whole spices (crush them a little bit of you wish using a rolling pin) sauté until fragrant, add in the knorr rice pilau cube and mix well then add the sweet peppers, add the garlic ginger paste and potatoes cook for about 2 minutes,Add the boiled mutton continue to stir well until flavors combine then add in the rice mix well then go in with the 4 cups of water, and bring it to a boil, adjust seasoning with salt and cook until its almost dry and water has evaporated reduce heat to low and Cover with a tight lid, so that it continues to steam for about 15 more minutes and then fluff up the riceServe with kachumbari and Masala.