Green grams are one of the common dishes to prepare. It is mostly known as 'ndengu' in Kiswahili.
They have a unique taste and are always an alternative to other legume dishes like beans.
Adding ingredients such as carrots enhance a sweet flavour.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of green grams
- 2 tomatoes
- 2 carrots
- 1 onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- Garam Masala
- Cooking oil
- Coriander
Step 1
Wash the green grams and boil them for 1 hour till soft. Drain the water after.
Step 2
Cut the vegetables and grate the carrots, and set up a pan with cooking oil to fry the onions. After they turn brown, add garlic.
Then add the carrots and tomatoes.
Add 1 tablespoon garam masala for a thick soup and after a few seconds, add green grams and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add coriander to garnish the green grams.
Step 4
Serve with chapati or rice for a full dish.
