Back in the kitchen with my mom making maize rice (kichiri) — a comforting dish that brings together African and Indian cuisine, passed down through generations. Maize Rice (Kichiri) Recipe Serves 6–8 Ingredients: • 2 cups maize rice • 1 cup gram dal • 1 onion, sliced • 2 bay leaves • 1 heaped tsp turmeric • 1 tsp mustard seeds • 1 tsp cumin • 1 tbsp salt • 5 whole dried chillies (or crushed chilli as a substitute) Method: Soak the gram dal and cook slightly on low heat. Wash and soak the maize rice. Fry the sliced onion with bay leaves, spices, and chillies until soft and fragrant. Gradually add the maize rice, stirring continuously so it’s coated in all the spice and onion flavour. If it starts sticking, add water; if it’s too wet, let it cook down. Add the cooked dal at the end and cook until everything is well combined and tender. Best enjoyed with chutney, fish curry, or just on its own — exactly how we eat it at home 🤍 #MaizeRice #Kichiri #IndianAfricanFood #CookingWithMom...