How To Make Coconut Beans | Swahili Coconut Beans Recipe | Maharagawe Ya Nazi | Chef Tali's Kitchen

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing flavor.

canned beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: pulses

Dried beans are more economical and can be prepared to taste.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile and is often more accessible.

In a pan over medium heat, add one large cubed onion and half a green pepper; cook until golden brown.

Add green chilies (optional) and cook briefly.

Stir in one teaspoon of crushed garlic and one tablespoon of crushed ginger; cook for a few seconds.

Add one teaspoon of curry powder and half a teaspoon of coriander powder; mix well and let cook briefly.

Add about two crushed tomatoes and salt to taste; mix in.

Add one bowl of boiled beans and mix well; let cook for a while.

Add one packet of coconut cream and a little bit of water; mix and let cook for about five minutes until slightly reduced.

Add half a teaspoon of cardamom powder; mix in and let cook briefly.

Add three quarters of a second packet of coconut cream; let cook on low heat for about three minutes.

Add the remaining coconut cream and let cook for about 20 seconds before serving.

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