Tanzanian

Turmeric and Lime Ugali with Mbeni and Peas

Name: Turmeric and Lime 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; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 tbsp lime juice

Earthy turmeric with a zesty lime finish.

32 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix turmeric and lime juice 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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