Ugandan Choroko Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.