Maharagwe ya Nazi (Kenyan Coconut Kidney Beans)
Kidney beans simmered in coconut milk with tomato, cumin and turmeric until creamy and mellow.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.46 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan and soften the onion for 7 minutes over a medium heat.
7 min - 2
Add the garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until they collapse into a sauce.
5 min - 4
Tip in the kidney beans, coconut milk, water and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until creamy.
15 min - 5
Cook the rice according to the packet in a separate pan.
- 6
Mash a few beans against the side of the pan to thicken the sauce. Stir in the lemon juice and half the coriander. Serve over the rice with the rest of the coriander on top.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.