Urojo

Urojo (oo-ROH-joh)

Zanzibar Mix Soup

⏱ Prep Time 1.5 hours

📈 Difficulty Hard

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 424 kcal

A tangy, complex soup made with mango and potato broth, topped with bhajias, boiled eggs, kachumbari, and crunchy toppings, a Zanzibar street classic.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 14.0g

Carbs 56.0g

Fat 16.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

large pot deep fryer multiple bowls

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep bowl

Garnishes: lime wedge, chili sauce, crushed chips

Accompaniments: extra bhajias

Ingredients

4 potatoes, boiled and mashed
2 green mangoes, grated
1 liter water
1 tsp turmeric
2 tbsp tamarind paste
1 cup chickpea flour
1 onion, sliced
4 boiled eggs
Chili sauce
Lime juice
Crispy bhajias
Salt to taste

Instructions

1
Boil mashed potatoes with water, turmeric, and salt to create a thick, yellow broth base.
2
Add grated green mango and tamarind paste, simmer for fifteen minutes for a tangy base.
3
Make bhajias by mixing chickpea flour with water and spices, deep-fry spoonfuls until golden.
4
Strain the broth if desired for smoothness, adjust tanginess with more tamarind or lime.
5
Ladle hot broth into bowls, top with bhajias, sliced boiled eggs, and kachumbari.
6
Finish with chili sauce, a squeeze of lime, and crushed cassava chips for crunch.

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Did You Know?

Urojo is nicknamed "Zanzibar mix" because it combines flavors from every culture that has touched the island: African, Arab, Indian, and Persian.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
deep fryer
multiple bowls

Garnishing

lime wedge, chili sauce, crushed chips

Accompaniments

extra bhajias

The Story Behind Urojo

Urojo is the ultimate expression of Zanzibar's multicultural heritage, combining Indian bhajias, African starches, Arab spicing, and Persian souring techniques into one extraordinary bowl. Created in the narrow streets of Stone Town where these cultures have mingled for centuries, urojo defies classification and cannot be found anywhere else in the world. It is a dish that could only have been born on an island at the crossroads of civilizations.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch and afternoon snack 📜 Origins: Zanzibar multicultural fusion

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