Githeri

  • 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 onion, medium, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Simba Mbili garlic powder
  • 2 tomatoes, large, washed, diced into small pieces
  • 1½ teaspoon Simba Mbili paprika powder
  • ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili curry powder
  • 2 cups kidney beans, canned, drained
  • 1 cup corn, canned, drained
  • ¼ cup vegetable stock, no added salt
  • 1 tsp salt, sea salt
  • 1 scallion, washed, ends removed, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro, fresh, washed, finely chopped, leaves and stems
  • In a large pan, add olive oil over medium heat
  • Once heated, sauté onion for a couple of minutes until lightly golden and translucent in appearance.
  • Stir in garlic, smoked paprika and curry powder. Cook on low heat while stirring for one minute until fragrant
  • Add tomatoes; cook for three minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and mushy
  • Next, stir in beans, corn kernels, stock and salt; cover the githeri mixture and reduce heat to low-medium. Simmer for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • Garnish githeri with scallion and cilantro