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Njahi

Kikuyu black bean stew traditionally served to new mothers — nutty, rich and mashed with banana.

Njahi from Kenya

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2h 6 servings Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups njahi (black beans)
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tomatoes
  • Salt

Method

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Soak njahi overnight; boil until soft, 1.5 hr.

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