Nia
Vibrant, hearty African plates

About Nia
Nia is a Kenyan vegan chef whose cooking is deeply rooted in African culinary traditions. She specialises in creating vegan versions of African staples, using ingredients like millet, sorghum, and a variety of beans and legumes — vibrant, flavourful, often featuring aromatic spices and hearty textures.
Signature style
Vegan African — Ethiopian lentil stew, Moroccan vegetable tagine, millet-based grain bowls.
Nia's recipes
Coastal Coconut Sourdough Pizza with Charred Sukuma and Pilipili Infusion
Swahili Coast Coconut Njahi Stew with Tamarind Glazed Cassava
Charred Matoke and Pigeon Peas in Cardamom Coconut Broth
Swahili Coconut Lime Braised Cassava and Pigeon Peas
Spiced Njahi and Cassava Samosas with Berbere-Tamarind Glaze
Swahili Coast Coconut Bisque with Cassava Gnocchi & Berbere Oil
Charred Cassava and Berbere Groundnut Kachumbari
Tamarind-Njahi Caramelized Coastal Burger
Tamarind-Cardamom Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Groundnuts
Mombasa Gold: Cardamom-Scented Coconut Flaky Chapati
Charred Coconut Cassava Cakes with Berbere Tamarind Glaze
Swahili Coastal Croquettes with Berbere-Tamarind Glaze
Berbere-Spiced Cassava Gnocchi in Tangy Tamarind-Coconut Broth
Swahili Citrus Holiday Tagine with Saffron Pigeon Peas
Mombasa Midnight Masala Sandwich
Mombasa Sunset Crispy Noodles with Tamarind-Coconut Glaze
The Coastline Njahi & Berbere Burger
Berbere-Crusted Pigeon Pea & Coconut Cassava Bake
Mombasa Sun-Kissed King Oyster Sashimi
Hibiscus and Tamarind Poached Pears over Sourdough Teff Crumpets
Swahili Coast Spiked Bento
Kenyan Masala Tea-Infused Mahamri Stuffed with Coconut Pigeon Peas
The Swahili Coast Glazed Mshikaki Sandwich
Tamarind-Zest Njahi and Green Banana Medley
Pwani Pungent Sunrise Smoothie Bowl
Tamarind-Glazed Cassava Wedges with Velvety Njahi Ragu
Swahili Coast Njahi and Coconut Velvet Stew
Berbere-Dusted Cassava Wedges with Tamarind-Coconut Glaze
Berbere-Spiced Njahi and Jackfruit Pub Tacos
Swahili Coast Njahi and Teff-Crusted Battered Casserole
Berbere-Spiced Cassava and Pigeon Pea Crumble
Tamarind Njahi Sliders on Mini Cardamom Mahamri
Swahili Spice Coast Minced Njahi and Mushroom Stir-Fry
Swahili Coast Coconut Mbaazi Crostini
Swahili Coastal Sunrise Hash
Berbere-Marinated Cassava and King Oyster Skewers
Swahili Jiko-Seared Teff Pizza
Tamarind-Mango Braised Green Bananas & Pigeon Peas
Swahili Coastal Mango and Mnazi Sashimi
Mombasa Morning Skillet: Berbere-Njahi and Sweet Potato Hash
Shredded Cassava and Mushroom Sunrise Skillet
Smoked Njahi & Coconut Cassava Braise with Berbere Oil
Roasted Pumpkin and Toasted Sorghum Velvet Ice Cream
Smoky Fonio and Harissa Root Casserole
Peppery Suya-Spiced Botanical Charcuterie Platter
Pan-Seared Earl Grey & Berbere Spiced Plantain Medley
Savannah Sweet-Grain Candied Rolls
Scorched Harissa Sweet Potato and Millet Brunch Bowl
Tamarind-Glazed Sweet Potato & Chickpea Tibs over Creamy Coconut Millet
Teff & Shiitake Umami Loaf
The Golden Harissa & Miso Groundnut Pot
Miso-Tamarind Drizzled Suya Plantain Croquettes
Harissa-Spiced Oyster Mushroom Kebabs with Teff Crumble & Baobab-Tahini Drizzle
Sahari Airy Coconut and Moringa Broth
Pulled Oyster Mushroom Suya Bao with Millet-Teff Buns
Savannah Sunset Sweet Grazing Platter
Golden Millet & Sweet Potato Comfort Pottage
Dukkah-Crusted Savanna Cauliflower Steaks with Miso-Teff Mash
Millet & Peanut-Crusted Tofu in a Spicy Berbere-Tomato Jus
Serengeti Sizzle: Charred Kachumbari & Crispy Millet Salad
Glazed Harissa-Ginger King Oyster Mushroom Steaks
Harissa-Ginger Spiked Groundnut & Sweet Potato Bisque
Miso-Tamarind Glazed Plantain & Tempeh Suya Skewers
Whipped Peri-Peri Teff Artisan Pizza
Zanzibari Coconut & Miso-Glazed Sweet Potato Bowl
Smoked Beetroot and Fonio Pilau
Savory Millet & Oyster Mushroom Mshikaki Bowl
Suya-Spiced King Oyster Mushrooms with Millet and Kachumbari