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Usages of pilau
Bado sijakula pilau leo asubuhi.
I have not eaten pilau this morning.
Tumeagiza pilau nyingi kwa ajili ya wageni wote.
We have ordered a lot of pilau for all the guests.
Pilau si tamu pekee, bali pia hutoa harufu nzuri ukipika taratibu.
Pilau is not only delicious, but also gives a nice aroma when cooked slowly.
Sijawahi kuonja pilau ya nazi, lakini leo nitajaribu.
I have never tasted coconut pilau, but today I will try.
Jumamosi Amina hupika pilau ya nazi, nami husaidia kukata vitunguu.
On Saturdays Amina usually cooks coconut pilau, and I help to cut onions.
Hadi sasa sijawahi kula pilau ya nazi ya Amina, lakini nangoja kujaribu.
Until now I have never eaten Amina’s coconut pilau, but I am waiting to try it.
Ukila pilau ya nazi sokoni, unaweza kupata usingizi mzito.
If you eat coconut pilau at the market, you can get deep sleep.
Jana, mama alipika pilau ya nazi aliyoiita chakula maalum cha sherehe.
Yesterday, mother cooked coconut pilau which she called a special celebration food.
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