Kenyan dengu recipe

Kenyan Dengu recipe

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The Kenyan dengu recipe is a traditional dish that features red lentils as the star ingredient. This flavorful and nutritious recipe is a staple in Kenyan cuisine and is loved for its simplicity and taste. The dish is made by simmering the lentils with a blend of aromatic spices and herbs, resulting in a hearty and satisfying meal. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with rice or chapati, this dengu recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Keywords: Kenyan cuisine, red lentils, flavorful, nutritious, traditional dish.

Kenyan dengu recipe details

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Ingredients

230 g	mung beans, soaked for 8 hours
2 tbsp	sunflower oil
1	onion, chopped
2 clove(s)	garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp	tomato puree
2	bell peppers, red and green, seeded and diced
1	red chili, fresh, sliced or finely chopped
½ small	pumpkin, cooked and mashed, optional
230 g	spinach leaves, shredded, optional
300 ml	vegetable stock or water
	salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Place the Mung beans with water in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer approximately for 1 hour until very tender.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a another pan and add the chopped onion and garlic. Add the tomato puree and stir occasionally. Add the peppers and chili and stir fry over gentle heat for some minutes, then add vegetable stock or water and bring to the boil. Mash the Mung beans and add the puree to the stew. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Variation:
If desired, add pumpkin mash or spinach leaves to the stew, when the Mung bean mash is already mixed in. Stir well and simmer for a few further minutes.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
250 kcal