Ugandan Choroko Sauce
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 300 g dried mung beans
- 2 tablespoons palm oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces (medium)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- salt and black pepper
- 120 ml water
directions
- Cover the beans with water and soak overnight. The next day drain and rinse the beans. Cover with water in a pot and allow to simmer until tender(about 90minutes). Add more water if needed.
- Drain the beans and mash with a fork.
- Meanwhile fry the onions and garlic in the oil for a few minutes. Add the tomatoes and fry for 5 minutes. Add this fried mixture to the beans, fold to mix in and season with salt and black pepper. Place in a pan with the 120ml water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes then serve over rice or with Mandazi.
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