All Things Kenyan

Peas

Dry Potato and Pea Sak Recipe

2 boiled potatoes, cut into bite size pieces 1/2 cup boiled peas 1 tsp cumin seeds 3 Tbsp oil 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 onion, chopped 1 hot pepper, chopped (optional) 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 piece ginger, chopped 1…

Irio Recipe

The Kikuyu and Meru people both lay claim to this recipe. 1 1/2 cups ripe maize/corn (not dried) 1/2 to 3/4 cup shelled peas 3 medium potatoes 2 Tbsp butter salt pepper Place maize and peas in a pan with…

Vegetable Curry Recipe

3 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 1/2 Tbsp curry powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp whole cumin seeds 1 cup tomatoes, chopped 1 medium head cabbage, chopped 3 medium carrots, diced…

Uppama Recipe

1 carrot, finely chopped and cooked until soft 1/2 cup peas, cooked until soft 1 onion, finely chopped 2 gloves garlic, finely chopped 2 Tbsp butter, margarine, or oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 bay leaf…