BEANS RECIPE: How to prepare 'Maranga Belila' | Featuring Aminah Nasuru(Bojo) | Jikon ta Nubi

mung beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils provide similar texture and nutrition at a lower cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is more accessible and provides a fresh flavor.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Soak mung beans in water for several hours or overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked mung beans.

Boil the mung beans in fresh water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and green peppers; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in cooked mung beans and season with salt and black pepper.

Sprinkle in cumin and chopped coriander; stir to combine.

Cook for another 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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