Githeri (Kenyan Maize and Bean Stew)

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried maize kernels, soaked overnight
• 1 cup dried kidney beans, soaked overnight
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp curry powder
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Boil the soaked maize and beans together in fresh water until tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, topping up water as needed.
2. 2Drain, reserving a little of the cooking liquid.
3. 3Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onion until soft.
4. 4Add tomatoes and curry powder and cook until the tomatoes break down.
5. 5Add the cooked maize, beans, and carrot along with a splash of reserved liquid.
6. 6Simmer together for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld.
7. 7Season with salt and serve hot.

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