Green maize with green pigeon pea (Githeri)
This is a traditional Kenyan recipe that combines the freshness of green maize with the richness of green pigeon peas, resulting in a wholesome and satisfying meal. Explore the step-by-step instructions and cooking tips to create this vibrant dish that will delight your taste buds. Perfect as a main course or side dish, this recipe is a must-try for those seeking a delicious and healthy culinary adventure.
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Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 1 pressure cooker Optional
Ingredients
- 3 corns green
- 3 cups green pigeon peas fresh
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 pieces spring onions diced
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- ½ tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ pound baby spinach optional
- parsley fresh, diced
- salt to taste
- cooking oil
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare
- Remove the maize from the cobs and wash the maize and green pigeon peas
- Mix the maize and the peas.
Step 2: Boil
- In a large pot, add the mixture of maize and peas and enough water to cover the mixture.
- Bring to a boil on a high heat then reduce to medium low heat and let simmer for about 1 hour or until they are tender. Make sure to check occasionally and add more water if needed.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and set aside. At this point, the dish can be served and eaten as is but if you need more flavor, move to step 3.
Step 3: Fry
- In a large skillet or cooking pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat and add chopped onion. sauté the onion until translucent
- Add finely chopped tomatoes then cook while covered on a medium low heat, about 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are well cooked.
- Add salt to taste and spices then stir to incorporate with the tomatoes. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the boiled maize mixture and stir to incorporate into the tomato mixture. Simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Add water as desired and simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Add chopped spinach (optional) and spring onions (the green part).
- Remove from the heat and garnish with finely chopped parsley for burst of flavor and freshness.
Step 4: Serve
- Serve hot with you favorite accompaniment. You can also serve with salad to make the dish a complete meal or serve as the main dish as is.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the maize and peas when boiling them. Make sure to check the texture periodically and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- If you like it spicier, increase the amount of spices that you use. Taste the dish as you season it to achieve the desired flavor.
- For a flavorful dish, simmer as you cook to allow infusion of the flavors into the maize and peas. Allow the mixture of green maize, green pigeon peas, and seasonings to simmer together on low heat to help the flavors to blend.
- Balance the water to avoid the dish from becoming too watery or too dry.
- To create a dish that you will love, try experimenting with different herbs, spices, and additional ingredients to create unique dish of green maize and green pigeon peas.
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