While Chinese and Italian food is popular in India, African soul food is less known. Here are some delectable easy-to-rustle-up recipes from the African continent – Parvathy Menon

Githeri

(4 servings)

Githeri is a corn and beans stew, a staple of the Kikuyu tribe of Kenya.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried whole kernel corn
• 1 cup dried kidney beans; soaked in cold water overnight
• Oil and salt to taste

Preparation guide

• Place corn and beans with enough water in a pressure cooker.
• Cook for 6-8 whistles or until corn and beans are tender. Ensure they don’t turn mushy.
• Season with salt, oil, or fat.
• Serve hot.

Optional: Sometimes potatoes, spinach or meat is added.

Health benefit: Beans are high in fibre and protein, and help maintain healthy body weight.

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