Maharage ya Nazi

Name: Maharage ya Nazi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tanzanian
Ingredients: 2 cups red kidney beans, soaked overnight; 400ml coconut milk; 2 onions, diced; 3 tomatoes, chopped; 1 tsp curry powder; 1 tsp turmeric; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt to taste; Fresh cilantro

Maharage ya Nazi (mah-hah-RAH-geh yah NAH-zee)

Coconut Bean Stew

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 346 kcal

Creamy red kidney beans simmered in spiced coconut milk with onions, tomatoes, and a touch of curry powder, a hearty Swahili vegetarian staple.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 16.0g

Carbs 48.0g

Fat 10.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ coconut

Equipment Needed

heavy pot wooden spoon cutting board

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep bowl

Garnishes: cilantro, coconut cream drizzle

Accompaniments: wali wa nazi, chapati

Ingredients

2 cups red kidney beans, soaked overnight
400ml coconut milk
2 onions, diced
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp turmeric
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1
Boil soaked beans in fresh water for forty-five minutes until tender but not mushy, then drain.
2
Heat oil in a heavy pot, sauté onions until softened, add garlic, curry powder, and turmeric.
3
Add tomatoes and cook for five minutes until they break down into a sauce.
4
Pour in coconut milk, add cooked beans, and stir to combine everything evenly.
5
Simmer for fifteen minutes on low heat until the sauce thickens and coats the beans.
6
Garnish with cilantro and serve with wali wa nazi or ugali.

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Did You Know?

Maharage ya nazi is so central to coastal Tanzanian life that it is often the first dish a young bride learns to cook for her new household.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

heavy pot
wooden spoon
cutting board

Garnishing

cilantro, coconut cream drizzle

Accompaniments

wali wa nazi, chapati

The Story Behind Maharage ya Nazi

Maharage ya nazi is the everyday sustenance of Tanzania's Swahili coast, combining New World kidney beans with the ancient coconut milk tradition of the Indian Ocean littoral. This dish demonstrates how Tanzanian cuisine absorbed ingredients from global trade while maintaining its own identity. The creamy coconut sauce transforms humble beans into something luxurious, providing affordable protein to millions of coastal families every day.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed everyday lunch and dinner 📜 Origins: Traditional Swahili

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