Tanzanian

Thyme and Turmeric Ugali with Mbeni and Peas

Name: Thyme and Turmeric Ugali with Mbeni and Peas
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tanzanian
Ingredients: 2 cups maize meal; 3 cups water; 1 cup mbeni (okra), sliced; 1/2 cup green peas; 1 onion, chopped; 1 green chili, chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 tsp turmeric

Earthy thyme with a golden turmeric finish.

32 minutes4 servings

Method

Stir thyme and turmeric into maize meal before cooking.
In a pot, bring water to a boil. Gradually add maize meal, stirring constantly.
Cook 15 minutes until thick. Set aside.
In another pan, heat oil. Sauté onions and chili until soft.
Add mbeni, peas, cumin, turmeric, and salt. Cook 10 minutes.

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