Githeri ya Nzuu(pigeon peas)

Name: Githeri ya Nzuu(pigeon peas)
Total time: 7200 s
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 4 cups maize; 6 cups Nzuu; 1 onion; 2 tomatoes; 1 bunch coriander

Duncan Wambua @wambuzi

Nairobi, Kenya

Nzuu is a special kind of peas from my hometown that can survive harsh weather conditions in hot areas. It's English name is Pigeon peas. I hope you will enjoy my traditional hometown recipe. Enjoy!

Duncan Wambua @wambuzi

Nairobi, Kenya

Nzuu is a special kind of peas from my hometown that can survive harsh weather conditions in hot areas. It's English name is Pigeon peas. I hope you will enjoy my traditional hometown recipe. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

2 Hrs

8 servings

4 cupsmaize
6 cupsNzuu
1onion
2tomatoes
1 bunchcoriander

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Steps

2 Hrs

1

On a charcoal burner, boil the maize and Nzuu until the grains are soft then drain so the water.
2

In a different pan, preheat the pan then spread two table spoons of cooking oil and start stir frying your onions.
3

When the onions are cooked, add the tomatoes and cook until mushed.
4

Add your maize and Nzuu and stir.
5

Lastly add your thinly sliced coriander and cook for a few minutes. As your salt to taste and serve.
6

Best served hot with avocado and your favorite sauces.