Arrow Root Stew Recipe | Kenyan Nduma Recipe | Infoods

arrowroot

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer similar texture and flavor, while potatoes are more readily available.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free, while regular milk is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with more beneficial fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense, while collard greens are often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate diced arrowroot and stir to coat with the mixture.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes until arrowroot is tender.

Add sliced carrots and bell peppers; cook for an additional 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Stir in coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors.

Add chopped spinach and lemon juice; cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot with rice or flatbread.

Cooking Techniques

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