Cooking matumbo is a bit challenging for some people, hope you agree with me right?
The mistake most people make is adding a lot of soup and this is tricky as it destroys the flavour.
To make tasty mambo-ugali, the following are the ingredients.
- 500g sliced matumbo
- 2 cups maize flour (for ugali)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water for ugali preparation
Preparation
Step 1
In a pot, bring water to boil.
Gradually add maize flour while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Keep stirring until the mixture thickens. Reduce heat and cover, allowing it to cook through.
Step 2
Matumbo preparation
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onions are golden brown.
Add boiled matumbo slices and cook until browned on both sides.
Toss in diced tomatoes and cook until they soften.
Season with cumin powder, coriander powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it cook for a few more minutes until the matumbo gets mixed well.
Serve the cooked ugali with matumbo. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious meal!
