Maharagwe (Coconut Red Bean Stew)

Ingredients

• Kidney beans

  2 tins (800 g)

  $2.00

• Coconut milk

  1 tin (400 ml)

  $1.50

• Onions

  1 medium

  $0.22

• Tomatoes

  2 medium

  $0.55

• Garlic

  3 cloves

  $0.06

• Curry powder

  1 tsp

  $0.08

• Turmeric

  0.5 tsp

  $0.03

• Vegetable oil

  2 tbsp

  $0.09

• Salt

  1 tsp

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until translucent.

2. 2

   Add minced garlic, curry powder, and ground turmeric, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Toss in diced fresh tomatoes and cook down for 5 minutes until soft and saucy.

4. 4

   Add the drained kidney beans and pour in the coconut milk, stirring well to combine.

5. 5

   Simmer gently uncovered for 15 minutes until the curry thickens slightly.

6. 6

   Season with salt to taste and serve warm with steamed rice or flatbread.