Maharagwe–(Spiced Red Beans in Coconut Milk)

Maharagwe is a popular dish in East Africa, especially in Kenya and Tanzania. It is often served with Ugali, a staple food made from maize flour.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Maharagwe–(Spiced Red Beans in Coconut Milk)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: African Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Red beans
• 1 can Coconut milk
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Curry powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoon Cooking oil

Instructions

1. Rinse the red beans and soak them overnight.
2. In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic cloves. Sauté until golden brown.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, curry powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add the soaked red beans and coconut milk to the pot. Stir well.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
7. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or bread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.