How To Make Beans & Peas Sauce With Ugali & Rice: A Step by Step Guide!

green peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Edamame offers a similar texture and protein content.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats while maintaining flavor.

ugali flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: maize flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a milder flavor.

Soak beans overnight in water to soften.

Drain and rinse beans, then boil in fresh water until tender.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until onion is translucent.

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until softened.

Add green bell pepper and carrot; cook until vegetables are tender.

Mix in cooked beans and green peas; stir well to combine.

Season with salt, black pepper, and coriander; simmer to meld flavors.

Prepare ugali by boiling water in a pot; gradually stir in ugali flour until thickened.

Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy.

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