MAHARAGWE (RED BEANS)

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The Swahili people have two ways to cook beans: sweet or savory. Skip the optional ingredients to make Sweet Beans, which are eaten at the end of lunch or dinner. For special dinners add all the optional ingredients to make Savory Beans. Savory beans are also eaten with bread for breakfast. From "The Congo Cookbook". Posted for ZWT #4.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups dried red kidney beans, soaked in water overnight
1 -2 cup coconut milk or 1 -2 cup whole milk
2 -4 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (or a few small pieces of cinnamon)
1 teaspoon salt
2 onions, chopped (optional)
2 tomatoes, chopped (optional)
1 sweet pepper, chopped (optional)
2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon mild curry powder (optional)
1 small chili pepper, cleaned and chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain soaked beans. Place beans in a large cooking pot and add fresh water to cover.
  • Bring to a fast boil and cook for 10 minutes. Reduce hat and simmer until beans are nearly tender.
  • Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and cook until all is tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 11.6, Sodium 619.1, Carbohydrate 102.2, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 46.3, Protein 21.6

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