Tanzanian

Turmeric and Cumin Ugali with Mbeni and Cabbage

Name: Turmeric and Cumin Ugali with Mbeni and Cabbage
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tanzanian
Ingredients: 2 cups maize flour; 3 cups water; 1 cup mbeni (okra), sliced; 1 cabbage, shredded; 1 onion, chopped; Salt to taste; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp ground cumin

A golden, earthy flavor with turmeric and cumin, enhancing the warmth of the dish.

27 minutes4 servings

Method

In a pot, mix maize flour with water and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
Insert_before 2: Sprinkle ground turmeric and cumin into the pot while cooking the ugali.
Steam mbeni and cabbage with onions until tender.
Serve ugali with the steamed vegetables on the side.

Sides Vegetarian

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