Githeri

This delectable traditional Kenyan dish is made with precooked beans and maize that are then fried. It is a unique Kenyan dish that frequently includes a range of veggies, creating total deliciousness.

Pre-cooked and fried black-eyed peas together with freshly picked corn, celery, carrots, onions, and tomatoes make this delicious dish that is suitable for family get-togethers and everyday dinner.

Enjoy this classic githeri recipe!

Kenyan Githeri

Aderinsola Adeosun

Pre-cooked and fried black-eyed peas together with freshly picked corn, celery, carrots, onions, and tomatoes make this delicious dish that is suitable for family get-togethers and everyday dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 52 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 2 minutes mins

Course Brunch

Cuisine African

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

 

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• 1/2 tsp ginger grated
• 1 tbsp garlic grated
• 1 onion diced
• 2 cups pre-cooked black-eyed peas
• 1 cup pre-cooked corn kernels
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 2 carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 3 medium-sized tomatoes
• 2 tsp beef seasoning powder

Instructions

 

Precooking of Githeri

• Place the well-washed beans and corn in a pressure cooker, add some salt and 3 cups of water. Cook for 20 minutes.

Cooking Githeri

• Heat the canola oil in a saucepan and add the onions, ginger, and garlic and fry for 3-5 minutes.
• Add the curry powder and bay leaves and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Blend the tomatoes and add to the mixture, giving it a good stir. Cover to cook for another 10 minutes.
• Add the carrots and celery and cook for another 3 minutes, then add the pre-cooked black-eyed peas and corn (githeri), and the beef seasoning powder.
• Simmer for 10 minutes to allow the githeri to blend into the sauce, then add the green, red, and yellow bell peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Serve hot with any side dish of your choice.

Notes

 

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Aderinsola Adeosun

Aderin is a Nigerian foodie who is extremely passionate about the African culture and food. Aderin is currently living in Europe where she studies Public Alimentation.