In Kenya, this dish would be called mahragwe (simply “beans” in Kiswahili). It’s an extremely simple stew of kidney beans, coconut milk, tomatoes, and curry spices. It’s easy to make and even easier to eat.
1(13.5 oz) can coconut milk(for diabetics, use light coconut milk)
3tspcurry powder
1tspextra virgin olive oil(for diabetics, use ¼ cup of vegetable broth )
1large clove garlic, minced
salt, to taste
Instructions
1
Cook the basmati rice according to package instructions.
2
In a pot, sauté garlic and onions in oil. Add 2 teaspoons curry powder and stir. Add tomatoes with juice and simmer for about ten minutes. Add the coconut milk and simmer for ten minutes. Taste the mixture and add another teaspoon of curry powder to your liking. Add drained beans.
3
Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, adding salt to taste. Serve over basmati rice.
Nutrition Facts
8 servings
Serving size
1 cup
Amount per serving
Calories180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium635mg28%
Total Carbohydrate28g11%
Dietary Fiber 9g33%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein11g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
4cupsbrown basmati rice, cooked
2(15 oz) small cans kidney beans
1(28 oz) can diced tomatoes
1small onion, chopped
1(13.5 oz) can coconut milk(for diabetics, use light coconut milk)
3tspcurry powder
1tspextra virgin olive oil(for diabetics, use ¼ cup of vegetable broth )
1large clove garlic, minced
salt, to taste
Directions
1
Cook the basmati rice according to package instructions.
2
In a pot, sauté garlic and onions in oil. Add 2 teaspoons curry powder and stir. Add tomatoes with juice and simmer for about ten minutes. Add the coconut milk and simmer for ten minutes. Taste the mixture and add another teaspoon of curry powder to your liking. Add drained beans.
3
Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, adding salt to taste. Serve over basmati rice.
My kids and I are learning about Africa and this week we are specifically studying the country of Kenya. This was really tasty treat to try from Kenya. We all really enjoyed it, so much so that we will be adding it to the recipe box and making it again to enjoy as a family dinner.
AuthorLife and Health Network
My kids and I are learning about Africa and this week we are specifically studying the country of Kenya. This was really tasty treat to try from Kenya. We all really enjoyed it, so much so that we will be adding it to the recipe box and making it again to enjoy as a family dinner.