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Pigeon Peas with Coconut
Photo: Jonas Ducker

Pigeon Peas with Coconut

7 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

461
Calories
4g
Protein
41g
Fat
23g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Pigeon Pea not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb pigeon peas (dried), cleaned, soaked, and rinsed
  • 1-2 cups each of "thick" and "thin" coconut milk
  • 2-3 tbsp oil
  • 1-2 onions, chopped
  • 1 hot green chile pepper, cleaned and chopped
  • 1 tsp curry powder -- or turmeric
  • salt, to taste

Directions

1

In a large pot, combine pigeon peas and just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the peas begin to become tender and most of the water is absorbed.

2

Stir in the thin coconut milk, continue to simmer over low heat. Add more water as necessary to prevent the peas from becoming dry. While peas are simmering: Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a skillet. Add the curry powder to the oil and stir for a minute. Fry the onion and chili pepper until they are tender.

3

Combine the peas and onion-chili mixture; continue to simmer until peas are tender enough to eat. Add the thick coconut milk and simmer on the lowest possible heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4

Serve with boiled rice.

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Category:Congolese Recipes

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Category:Congolese Vegetarian

Recipe sourced from fandom

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