Dry green peas stew is a traditional and beloved dish in Uganda. This hearty and flavorful meal is made by simmering dry green peas with a blend of aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. It’s a healthy and protein-packed dish that is perfect for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. Cooking dry green peas stew is a simple and straightforward process that can be done on a stove top or in a slow cooker. In this article, we’ll take you through the step-by-step process of cooking a delicious dry green peas stew that is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- Dry green peas
- Cooking oil
- Onions
- Tomatoes
- French beans
- Green paper
- Carrots
- Salt
- Water
- Curry powder
- Royco
- African spices
- ginger paste
- cot meal paste
- Garlic paste
Steps to Follow – our Local method.
- Place your dry peas on a clean tray
- sort your peas as you put the selected ones in a clean saucepan
- wash your dry peas twice as you put them in a clean saucepan
- add water to the saucepan with the cow peas
- place the saucepan on a lit charcoal stove
- get another clean saucepan
- place it on a lit charcoal stove
- add cooking oil to the saucepan an wait till its ready
- add chopped onions to the saucepan and stir for about two minutes
- add chopped french beans to the saucepan
- move the french beans and onions at one side of the saucepan
- add chopped green paper to the saucepan
- add chopped carrots to the saucepan and stir evenly
- add chopped tomatoes to the saucepan
- add salt to the saucepan
- when the tomatoes are ready stir evenly to mix all the ingredients in the saucepan
- add little water to the saucepan
- add curry powder to the mixture
- add African spices to the saucepan
- add ginger,garlic, and cot meal paste to the saucepan and stir evenly
- remove the soup from your already cooked peas
- add the peas to your fried ingredients and stir well
- cook for about 2-3minutes
- add some of the remaining soup into the boiling peas
- add your dissolved royco to your boiling sauce and stir well
- cover and boil for 3-5 minutes and sauce is ready then serve
In conclusion, dry green peas stew is a delicious and healthy dish that is enjoyed by many in Uganda. With its hearty texture and rich flavor, it’s a perfect meal to serve to friends and family. Cooking dry green peas stew is a simple and easy process that requires only a few basic ingredients and some time to simmer. By following our step-by-step guide, you can create a delicious and nutritious dry green peas stew that is sure to satisfy. So why not give this Ugandan food a try? It’s a great way to explore new flavors and expand your culinary horizons.
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