Kenyan githeri recipe

Kenyan githeri

by @emmabites
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
40min
Total Time
50min

Authentic Kenyan meal which is a combination of maize, beans, Irish potatoes, cabbage and carrots.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 220 grams)

For pressure cooking

  • 2cups
    soft maize
  • 10 1/2cups
    beans
  • 1L
    water

Other ingredients

  • 1cup
    diced carrots
  • 2
    large potatoes (cut into large cubes)
  • 1
    large onion (chopped)
  • 2
    tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1
    chicken stock cube
  • 1tsp
    salt
  • 3tbsp
    cooking oil
  • 1/2tsp
    garam masala
  • 1/4
    cabbage(shredded)
  • Coriander leaves for garnish

How to make Kenyan githeri

pressure cooking

  1. In pressure cooker, add in the maize and beans and water.

  2. Let boil for 20 minutes.

Final cooking

  1. In a pan, add in cooking oil

  2. Add in onions and fry till they turn golden brown

  3. add in tomatoes and let them cook for 2 minutes

  4. Add in potatoes, carrots, garam masala and chicken stock cube and mix everything well. cover and let cook for 5 minutes.

  5. Add in the boiled beans and maize mixture. add 3 cups of water and let cook for 8 minutes.

  6. Add in shredded cabbage and salt to taste. cover and let cook for 5 minutes.

  7. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

    Step 2.1: Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot

Tips & Tricks

  1. Boil beans until you see small cracks on them.