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Maharage

Tanzania

Tanzania's coconut bean stew. The Swahili coastal influence of coconut milk is very strong in this dish.

Tanzanian kidney bean coconut curry — kidney beans in a spiced coconut milk sauce. The everyday bean dish of the Tanzanian coast, similar to Kenyan maharagwe.

Authentic Tanzania Maharage recipe
Prep
10 mins
Cook
35 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
430 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

400gkidney beans, cooked
400mlcoconut milk
3tomatoes, diced
1onion, diced
3 clovesgarlic
1 tspcumin
1 tspturmeric
fresh corianderto garnish

Method

1

Fry onion and garlic. Add cumin and turmeric. Add tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes.

2

Add beans and coconut milk. Simmer 25 minutes until thick.

3

Garnish with coriander.

Chef's Tip

Taste before adding salt — the coconut milk can vary in saltiness.

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