Ndengu

Ndengu is mung bean stew, a nutritious vegetarian dish, often spiced and creamy, popular across Kenya.

Ingredients

Mung beans (1 cup, soaked 4 hours)

Onion (1, chopped)

Tomato (1, diced)

Coconut milk (1/2 cup, optional)

Garlic (2 cloves, minced)

Curry powder (1/2 tablespoon)

Oil (2 tablespoons)

Salt (1 tablespoon)

Water (2 cups)

Preparation

Boil soaked mung beans in 2 cups water with salt for 30-40 minutes until soft; drain.

Heat oil in a pan, sauté onion and garlic until soft, add tomato and curry powder, cook 5 minutes.

Add beans, coconut milk (if using) and 1/2 cup water; simmer 10-15 minutes until thickened.

Serve with chapati or rice.