Recipe: Appetizing Kienyeji vegetables (managu)
Recipe: Appetizing Kienyeji vegetables (managu) Delicious, fresh and tasty.
Kienyeji vegetables (managu). We have them in two options. Either straight from the farm (as-is), or pre-made (ready to cook). We pre-make for you (kudondoa) so that for those with busy lifestyles, you can make a quick meal upon delivery.
Grows in wooded areas and is said to treat a number of diseases, like Asthma.
The African nightshade / black nightshade, commonly referred to Kenya as Managu, is grown as an edible vegetable in Kenya.
It is cherished for its nutritious benefits and has been used in traditional African medicine over the ages.
You can have Kienyeji vegetables (managu) using 5 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Kienyeji vegetables (managu)
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Prepare of managu.
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It’s of tomato.
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Prepare of onion.
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It’s of Salt.
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You need of oil.
See recipes for Traditional Vegetables (Kienyeji) too.. spider plant, kanzira, managu, spinach, grounded peanut, big onion, milk, ghee Priscillah Kim.
Mboga kienyeji has seen a resurgence in recent times, this recipe is creamy and flavourful courtesy of the milk.
To reduce this bitterness, milk is usually added during cooking.
Fresh spider plant leaves can be eaten as a side dish alongside other vegetables, mashed in foods or incorporated in stews.
Kienyeji vegetables (managu) instructions
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Prepare the vegetables..
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Boil for 5mins.cut onion and tomato..
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In a saucepan,heat oil,add in onion,let it cool for few mins,dont brown,add tomato and salt,cover for 3 mins,add in the boiled managu,mix..
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After its ready, remove from heat and serve with ugali..
African Nightshade (Managu) Vegetable farming is one of the silent money makers in Kenya.
Add the milk to the cooked managu.
Milk gives the vegetable a distinctive flavour so do not add water.
Fermented milk or sour cream is a good alternative, depending on one's taste.
Serving Tips Goes well with ugali.
