Garlic Spiced Deep Fried Potatoes

In Kenya, viazi karai (deep fried potatoes) are very common. They are cooked in restaurants, homes and roadside vendors. They are highly favoured not only for their deliciousness but also for the fact that they are very simple to prepare. Viazi Karai are typically made from Irish potatoes. These are readily available everywhere & I’m sure you can easily get […]

Read more

How to Cook Kunde/Cow peas Leaves

Cow peas or black eyed peas are commonly referred to as Kunde in Swahili. Their green leaves are cooked like other vegetables except that a number of people prefer boiling them first. Boiling makes the leaves tender and easily digestible. There are a number of ways of cooking them. For instance: 1. Once boiled, oil is added to a sauce […]

Read more

Nutritional Facts About Cow Peas/ Black Eyed Peas

Cowpeas are very common in African farm lands due to the fact that they can be cultivated in semi-arid areas with average or little rainfall. They are also referred to as black-eyed peas. They are legumes and have quite a number of health benefits. Cowpeas are used in various dishes. They can be cooked as soups or as main dishes. […]

Read more