Beans
Ndengu (Green Gram Stew)

Ndengu (Green Gram Stew)

Kenya

60Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
9Steps
About

A everyday Kenyan stew of green grams (mung beans) simmered with tomato and onion, beloved from Nairobi homes to the coast where it is finished with coconut milk.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Frying pan
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Green grams (mung beans / ndengu)2 cups
Onion, chopped1
Tomatoes, chopped3
Garlic, minced3 cloves
Ginger, grated1 tsp
Tomato paste1 tbsp
Coconut milk (optional, coastal style)1 cup
Ground cumin1 tsp
Cooking oil3 tbsp
Coriander, choppedsmall bunch
Saltto taste

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