A hearty mix of maize kernels, Bambara nuts, cowpeas, and round nuts boiled together until tender, a protein-packed traditional dish.
Ingredients
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1 cup dried maize kernels
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1 cup dried cowpeas
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1/2 cup Bambara groundnuts
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1/2 cup dried round nuts or jugo beans
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Water for soaking and cooking
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1 tsp salt
Instructions
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1
Soak all dried grains and legumes together overnight in plenty of cold water to soften.
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2
Drain soaking water and place everything in a large pot with fresh water covering by three centimetres.
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3
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer, covering the pot.
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4
Cook for one and a half to two hours, checking water levels and adding more as needed.
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5
The mixture is done when all components are tender enough to press between fingers easily.
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6
Season with salt and serve in bowls. Can be eaten alone or alongside sadza and relish.
Did You Know?
Mutakura is considered brain food by Zimbabwean students and is eaten especially during exam periods for sustained energy.