Githeri

Kenya · Sub-Saharan Africa

Bowl of cooked maize and beans topped with chopped scallions.
Githeri

Githeri combines boiled maize kernels and beans in a Kenyan dish. The cooked mixture can be simmered with onion and tomato, keeping the kernels and beans distinct. Different bean varieties are used, and tender fresh maize is one option. Other preparations add potato, carrot, sweet pepper and fresh coriander.[1][2]

Seasonings vary: garam masala, turmeric or chili may be used, while coconut cream gives some versions a richer sauce. Avocado can be served alongside. Githeri is also part of boarding-school food in Kenya, where the maize-and-bean combination appears in regular meals.[1][2]

References

Sources checked:

  1. Curry & Garam Masala Githeri — Kaluhi Adagala / Kaluhi’s Kitchen
  2. Curry and Coconut Cream Githeri — Kaluhi Adagala / Kaluhi’s Kitchen
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