9. Viazi Karai and Tamarind Sauce

Viazi karai is a popular street food along the Kenyan coast, especially in places like Mombasa. It’s made by deep-frying boiled potatoes coated in a spicy batter, often served with a tangy tamarind sauce. It’s simple to make at home and is perfect as a snack, appetizer, or sid e dish for your coastal-inspired meals. Ingredients For viazi karai 5 medium potatoes, peeled and boiled until tender 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional) 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking powder (optional, for a fluffier coating) ¾ cup water (adjust to make a smooth batter) oil for deep frying For tamarind sauce 3 tablespoons tamarind paste or pulp 1 cup water 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small chili, chopped (optional) 2 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cumin powder (optional) Method Cut the boiled potatoes into halves or quarters and set aside. In a bowl, mix flour, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add water to form a sm...