Beans
Githeri

Githeri

Kenya

105Minutes
EasyLevel
5Serves
7Steps
About

A humble, wholesome Kikuyu one-pot of maize and beans boiled together, then fried up with onion, tomato and spices — Kenya's everyday staple.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Frying pan
Ingredients
Dried maize (corn)1½ cups
Dried beans1½ cups
Onion1
Tomatoes3
Garlic2 cloves
Carrot & potato (optional)1 each
Cumin & curry powder1 tsp
Oil3 tbsp
Saltto taste

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