Kenyan · beginner
Kenyan Coconut Pigeon Pea And Corn Stew
Inspired by Coastal Kenyan staples, tender pigeon peas and sweet corn are simmered in rich coconut milk infused with turmeric and cardamom.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 25 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add diced red onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened.
- 02
Stir in ground turmeric and ground cardamom, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 03
Add drained cooked pigeon peas and sweet corn kernels, stirring to coat evenly with warm spices.
- 04
Pour in full-fat coconut milk and season with salt, stirring to blend liquid with vegetables.
- 05
Bring to a gentle simmer, lower heat, cover partially, and cook for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.総Stir in fresh lemon juice, remove saucepan from heat, and serve warm with flatbread or cooked rice.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Coconut Reduction
Gently simmering legumes and vegetables in coconut milk to create a rich, naturally sweet emulsified sauce.
Notes from the kitchen
- Use canned pigeon peas for quick prep, rinsing thoroughly to remove excess sodium.
- A splash of fresh lemon juice at the finish cuts through coconut richness.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Kenyan; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.
