Simple Delicious Meals on a Budget
Potatoes are good sources of carbohydrates. They are simple to prepare and can be served with any type of soup, stew or vegetables. Ingredients: Irish potatoes Butter/margarine Salt Method: Cut the potatoes into smaller pieces, add salt then boil until tender. Drain excess water. Add butter or margarine then mash until smooth but firm. Serve.
Read moreRice dishes are popular and loved everywhere. They can be cooked with various ingredients like vegetables, beef, mutton or chicken. Also, there are many people who are vegetarians and do not consume any meat, be it red or white meat. Pilau is a rice dish which can be cooked either with meat or without. All it takes is a little […]
Read moreGreen grams are also referred to as mung beans. They have many health benefits and are widely grown and consumed in various parts of the world. They are a common meal on my table not just because of their nutritional value but because they are easy to cook and can be served with many of my other favourite main dishes. […]
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Chapati is very common not just in Kenya but other countries although it goes by different names. It is a flat bread prepared using wheat flour. It is usually served in many occasions and celebrations. It is not difficult to prepare but one needs practice in order to get the right measurements of flour and water. Ingredients: 3 cups flour […]
Read moreIt goes without saying that there are many ways of cooking beef. Stew is one common method and is popular all over the world. The stew includes many other ingredients and vegetables which all add to the flavour and nutritional benefits. In order for the beef to be tender, you may need to boil it first before making the stew. […]
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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 moreCow 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 moreSossi is a popular brand of soya pieces available throughout Kenya. I like the simplicity of the cooking procedure shown during the ad. However, adding a few more ingredients can make the dish more delicious as one of the best substitutes for red meat. It is a good source of protein and carbohydrates. Sossi soya pieces package Sossi soya stew […]
Read more(Image courtesy of Google) This arrow root recipe is simple to prepare and takes a short time. Arrow roots are tubers also referred to as Taro in a number of Asian countries or Dachine. Most countries have their own unique name. It is commonly called nduma in most Kenyan market places. Some variations from other countries may look different from the […]
Read moreIn almost every Kenyan family, Ugali is a staple food. It is also referred to as Sima in the coastal regions. It is a simple dish prepared by cooking two ingredients; water and maize/corn flour. Various communities in Kenya have their own local name for the dish. It is called ngima in my local dialect. Ugali is also common in […]
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