Githeri

Method

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1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion for 6 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic, curry powder and turmeric and cook for 1 minute.

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2. Add the tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for 8 minutes, until the tomatoes have broken down into a sauce.

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3. Add the potatoes, carrots and stock, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

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4. Stir in the beans and sweetcorn and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the stew is thick.

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5. Season with the salt, stir in the coriander and serve hot.

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Chef’s Tips

• Mash a few of the beans against the side of the pot. It thickens the stew.
• Cook the tomatoes down into a sauce before adding the liquid.
• Use dried beans and maize if you have them. Soak overnight and simmer for 1 to 2 hours first.

Common Substitutions & Variations

• An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.

Pairing Suggestions

• Chapati
• Sliced avocado
• Kachumbari

Storage & Reheating

Keep in the fridge up to 4 days. Freezes for 3 months.

Common questions

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.