How to say “yeast” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “khmira”; in Tunisian, “khmira”.
In Moroccan Darija
khmira خميرة
A noun meaning “baker's yeast”; “sourdough starter”; “baking powder”.
زيد شوية ديال الخميرة فالعجين: “Add a little yeast to the dough.”
In Tunisian Derja
khmira خميرة
A noun meaning “yeast (baker's or chemical)”.
حطّ شويّة خميرة في العجين وخلّيه يطلع.: “Put a little yeast in the dough and let it rise.”