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Swallow (food)

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Nsima of Malawi
Ragi mudde in Karnataka, India

Swallows are a category of dough-like African and Indian staple food made of cooked starchy vegetables and/or grains.[1] Fufu of Western Africa, ugali and nsima of Eastern Africa, and sadza of Southern Africa are examples of swallows.

Types

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Swallows can be categorized by their primary starch. Each type has many names in various languages around Africa, and the specific starch used may have regional substitutions.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Komolafe, Yewande (2021-03-05). "A Practical Guide to Swallows, the Heart of Many Cuisines". The New York Times. Retrieved 2023-01-08.