RECIPE

Maharagwe ya Nazi easy homemade coconut beans

Its a popular dish of the Kenyan coast

In Summary

•Beans are high in amino acids and they also offer an immune-boosting punch of antioxidants and other nutrients.

•It can be cooked as a soup or be more creamy by adding some coconut milk depending on who prepares it.

Image: Stacey Isaacs: Kitchen of youth

Coconut beans are a popular dish in the coastal region.

It can be cooked as a soup or be more creamy by adding some coconut milk depending on who prepares it.

Beans are high in amino acids and they also offer an immune-boosting punch of antioxidants, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, B vitamins, folate and fibre.

Ingredients

  • Beans, pre-boiled
  • 4 cups of coconut milk and
  • 1 cup of cream
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 green chilli peppers (pili pili)
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon flour
  • Curry powder
  • Vegetable oil

 

Preparation

Step 1

In a sufuria, add vegetable oil and onions. Fry until golden brown, before adding the tomatoes.

Step 2

Mash the tomatoes, then add in the beans, chilli pepper, salt and curry powder. Mix together until combined.

Step 3

Add enough coconut milk to cover the beans and cover.

Step 4

Cook the beans until the coconut milk is reduced and the beans are well cooked.

Step 5

Add the coconut cream and flour to thicken the soup.

Step 6

Serve and enjoy over a bowl of rice, chapati or naan.

 

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