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Kenyan Ndengu Stewed Mung Beans With Ginger And Tomatoes · Cooking Culmination

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Kenyan Ndengu Stewed Mung Beans With Ginger And Tomatoes

Name: Kenyan Ndengu Stewed Mung Beans With Ginger And Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 200 g Dried green mung beans, rinsed; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 large Red onion, diced; 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, minced; 3 clove Garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Mild curry powder; 1 tsp Ground coriander; 1.5 cup Diced tomatoes, fresh or canned; 3 cup Halal vegetable broth; 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped

A nutritious green mung bean stew cooked with aromatic ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and warm spices, widely loved across Kenyan homes.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 45 min

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Ingredients

Servings

200 g Dried green mung beansrinsed
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
1 large Red oniondiced
1 tbsp Fresh gingerminced
3 clove Garlicminced
1 tbsp Mild curry powder
1 tsp Ground coriander
360 ml Diced tomatoesfresh or canned
720 ml Halal vegetable broth
60 ml Fresh cilantrochopped

Allergen information

No common allergens were identified from the ingredient list.

Based on ingredient names only. Brands differ and cross-contact can happen — always check labels.

Technique to learn

Blooming Spices in Fat

Briefly frying ground spices in oil to release fat-soluble essential oils for fuller taste.

Instructions

Step 1: Combine rinsed mung beans and 3 cups of water in a pot; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced red onion and sauté for 4 minutes.

Step 3: Add minced ginger and garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant without letting garlic brown.

Step 4: Stir in curry powder and ground coriander, tossing with onions for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.

Step 5: Add diced tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes until they break down into a thick sauce.

Step 6: Stir in cooked mung beans and vegetable broth, then season with salt to taste.

Step 7: Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to allow the beans to absorb the rich tomato-spice gravy.

Step 8: Remove from heat, stir in chopped fresh cilantro, and serve warm with flatbread or rice.

Cooking tips

Pre-boiling mung beans reduces total cooking time and creates a creamier final stew texture.
If stew becomes too thick while simmering, add a splash of warm water or broth.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Kenyan; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.