Ugandan Choroko Sauce

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6-7
• 300 g dried mung beans
• 2 tablespoons palm oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces (medium)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• salt and black pepper
• 120 ml water

Recipe

• cover the beans with water and soak overnight. the next day drain and rinse the beans. cover with water in a pot and allow to simmer until tender(about 90minutes). add more water if needed.
• drain the beans and mash with a fork.
• meanwhile fry the onions and garlic in the oil for a few minutes. add the tomatoes and fry for 5 minutes. add this fried mixture to the beans, fold to mix in and season with salt and black pepper. place in a pan with the 120ml water and bring to a gentle simmer. cook for about 15 minutes then serve over rice or with mandazi.