Makande

Savor the heartwarming flavors of East African cuisine with Makande, a delightful blend of pigeon peas and maize flour, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special gathering with friends.

• 1 cup dried pigeon peas
• 1 cup maize flour
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water

Method

1. 1

   Rinse the soaked pigeon peas and place them in a pot with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and then simmer until soft, about 30 minutes.

2. 2

   While the peas are cooking, finely chop the onion and garlic.

3. 3

   In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until golden brown.

4. 4

   Once the pigeon peas are cooked, drain them and add to the frying pan with the sautéed onion and garlic.

5. 5

   Stir in the maize flour, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to combine all ingredients.

6. 6

   Shape the mixture into small cakes or patties and place them on a tray.

7. 7

   In the same frying pan, add more oil if needed and fry the patties until they are golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes each side.

8. 8

   Remove the patties from the oil and drain on paper towels before serving.