Cooking Tanzanian food and speaking Kiswahili

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

canned kidney beans

🥗Healthier: dried kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned black beans

Dried beans are more economical and can be cooked to preference.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until softened.

Stir in diced green bell pepper and tomato; cook until tender.

Add kidney beans to the pot; mix well with the vegetables.

Pour in coconut milk; stir to combine all ingredients.

Season with coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer; cook to allow flavors to meld.

Adjust seasoning if necessary, adding lime juice to taste.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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