Githeri/kitheri/kideri contains high protein and fiber and carbohydrates too and its very healthy. It is a tradtional main meal usually served with fish on the side and bread or it can include meat and also served with bread. This stew is very common in the villages and surburbs in East Africa.
500g of red kidney beans
500g of gungo peas
250g of potatoes cubed into small pieces
500g of chickpeas
100g of sweetcorn (seeds)
100g of cubed and chopped carrots
20g of salt
1l of water
Serves – 3 people
Instructions –
Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the salt. Add the casrrots and potatoes. After 15 mins of cooking, drain the cans of kidney beans,gungo peas,and chickpeas. Add them to the boiling water too. And lastly add the sweetcorn.
Leave it cooking for another 30 minutes on medium heat.
Ready to serve. Enjoy!
Tip: You can add small cubes of chicken or red meat is best to the mix while cooking.
Swahili Recipe 