How to Make Kenyan Egg Stew | Easy Mayai Recipe to Enjoy with Ugali

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides a plant-based alternative, while chickpeas are budget-friendly and protein-rich.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes are convenient and nutritious, while tomato paste is cost-effective.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley can be a substitute for fresh coriander, and dried herbs are often cheaper.

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

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

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

Add diced tomatoes and green bell pepper; cook until tomatoes break down, about 8-10 minutes.

Season with cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Add chopped green chilies and water; bring to a simmer.

Carefully crack eggs into the sauce, spacing them evenly.

Cover and cook until eggs are set, about 5-7 minutes.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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