Zanzibari Beans With Coconut and Cilantro

"POSTED FOR ZWT 4. A vegetarian main dish from Zanzibar, which is part of Tanzania. I am uncertain about cooking and prep times!! The recipe was written down by Troth Well. It is served with vegetables and rice, sometimes with Jollof Rice. As usual I had to guess prep times and did not include the possible preparation of the black-eyed peas (or beans)."
 
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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
12
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This is served with green vegetables and rice.

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  1. this was different from anything i have ever eaten before. the mix of the spices, heat, and sweet coconut was actually very good! i used canned peas and served with lettuce. made for zwt4
     
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I'm a widow, retired, and I love cooking. I live on the coast in South Africa and I love seafood. You're welcome to my recipes (all kinds, definitely not just seafood!) Just remember that no recipe is ever cast in stone -- adjust to your taste! The photo was taken at a rustic seaside restaurant on our West Coast, approx 1 year ago (2016).
 
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