Zanzibari Beans with Coconut and Cilantro

Name: Zanzibari Beans with Coconut and Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Swahili Coast & Zanzibar
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves; 1 tsp hot pepper flakes; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 2 tsp turmeric; 1 tbsp cilantro; 1 cup coconut; 1 cup black-eyed peas; 1 cup potato; lemon juice; 2 tbsp oil; salt

A Swahili dish of coconut, coriander and black-eyed peas, fragrant with cumin and turmeric. Serve with green vegetables and rice.

35 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · 35 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Heat oil and sizzle the garlic and chilli powder for half a minute. Next, add the cumin, coriander, turmeric and cilantro. Cook another minute or so, stirring often.
2
Add the coconut and fold it into the mixture. Add the cooked beans and potatoes. Season, and add the lemon or lime juice. Cook gently for about 10 minutes until everything is blended together.
10 min
3
This is served with green vegetables and rice.