How to pronounce Dek agira

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /dek aɡira/. In plain English letters that is dek a-GEE-ra, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Dek agira?

Dek agira is a main dish of Uganda. Where it comes from: Northern Uganda (Lango). People usually eat it on festive days and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are beans & tofu and nuts & seeds. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Dek agira comes from

Dek agira is one of 20 signature dishes of Uganda on this map.

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Food of Uganda

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