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

Cook Time 52

Total Time 1 2

Course Brunch

Cuisine African

Servings servings

Ingredients

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.

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