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Simple Githeri Curry

Githeri is a Kenyan delicacy that basically is a mixture of maize (green or dry) and any type of beans cooked together. This simple githeri curry requires just a few ingredients to prepare. Can be enjoyed with any veggies of your choice or a salad or gucamole.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Cooking oil
  • 2 Onions, diced
  • 1 cup Carrots, diced
  • 1 bunch Cilantro (dania) stems & leaves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder or granulated garlic or 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger powder or fresh minced ginger
  • 1 tsp turmeric or fresh minced turmeric
  • 2 tomatoes, grated or pureed
  • 4 maize, pre boiled & husked
  • 800 g yellow beans or kidney beans, pre boiled
  • 4 cups water or vegetable stock
  • Sea Salt & Black pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. In a cooking pot/ sufuria, heat up some cooking oil and add the diced onions, carrots & (cilantro) dania stems. Keep stirring & let them cook on medium-high heat until soft for about 4-5 minutes.
  2. Add in the spices (curry powder, garlic, ginger & turmeric) at this point and allow them to cook for a minute. Remember to keep stirring.
  3. Next, add in the pureed tomatoes. Mix well, cover and allow to cook for about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Uncover and add in the pre boiled maize & beans mix them in. Then add the water and mix in. Turn down the heat and let this simmer for 10-15 minutes while covered.
  5. Season with black pepper & sea salt then add in the chopped up fresh cilantro (dania) leaves. Mix them in.
  6. Turn off the heat and serve it as is or with some sautéed cabbage or guacamole or avocado.

Notes

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