Recipe: Yummy Managu and Terere

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Managu and Terere. Managu and Terere These are Kenyan traditional vegetables eaten by Kenyans. They are very delicious when eaten with Ugali. The health benefits of eating African indigenous vegetables are so many that doctors are now encouraging more people to eat these vegetables so as to curb lifestyle diseases.

Growing up in the village, Ugali and indigenous vegetables such as Nightshade (Managu), Amaranthus (Terere), Spider plant (Saget) and Crotalaria (Mito) were the staple food.

In school, we were encouraged by teachers to study hard so that we could afford to lead a good life with plenty of good food- which in this case is meant roast meat (nyama choma) and junk food.

Amaranthus (Terere) Red Amaranth: Amaranthus (Amaranth) or as locally known, Terere, is a highly nutritious vegetable that's cultivated and consumed as a leafy vegetable in many parts of the world not just Kenya.

You can have Managu and Terere using 8 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Managu and Terere

1. It’s 3 bunches of managu.

2. You need 2 bunches of terere.

3. You need 1 tbs of salt.

4. You need 1/4 of of milk.

5. It’s of vegetable oil.

6. Prepare 2 of tomatoes.

7. You need 1 of onion.

8. You need of some water.

It's easy to grow, matures fast and grows vigorously..

African Nightshade (Managu) Managu and Saga are common vegetables in Kenya.

These vegetables are mostly grown in Kisii, Rift Valley, Central Kenya and Western parts of the country, They are also popular in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa,Uganda,Tanzania and many parts of Africa.

Managu is a common delicacy in Kenyan households usually served with ugali.

Managu and Terere step by step

1. Wash the vegetables then cut. Then put the vegetables in sufuria and add 2 cups of water and put over medium heat. And allow the vegetables to boil or cook for 20 minutes..

2. Add oil in another sufuria and then add onion and put over medium heat. let the onions cook until golden brown then add tomatoes. Cover to let the tomatoes cook or soften then add the cooked vegetables and stir to mix..

3. Cover to simmer for 3 minutes and then add milk. Again allow to cook for 5 minutes. Then serve when hot with Ugali..

Digestion Managu is rich in all the nutrients required for digestion.

A daily intake will make digestion easier and prevent any issues related to digestion.

Managu and Terere These are Kenyan traditional vegetables eaten by Kenyans.

They are very delicious when eaten with Ugali.

Research suggests that the indigenous vegetables such as Nightshade (Managu), Amaranthus (Terere), Spider plant (Saget), Cowpea leaves (Kunde), Jews.