MCHICHA - TANZANIAN SPINACH & PEANUT CURRY.
Mchicha is a very traditional dish in Tanzania & can be made like this with peanut butter - homemade or natural is best - or it can be made with a whole coconut (grated flesh & milk) instead. Posted for ZWT 4.
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Curries
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash the spinach & roughly chop. De-skin the tomato, peel and chop. Peel and chop the onion.
- Mix the peanut butter with the coconut milk in a jug & set aside.
- Heat the ghee . butter over a medium heat in a large frying pan. Add the onion, tomato, salt and curry powder / paste and sauté for 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft.
- Add the spinach, continue cooking for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the spinach is cooked.
- Pour the peanut butter and coconut milk mixture into the pan & stir gently to mix.
- Simmer, for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly, to ensure that the mixture does not stick to the pot.
- This dish makes a lovely side dish, & can also be eaten with rice, ugali or samp and beans to form a delicious main course.
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Nima Hassan
hassan@hotmail.comI was skeptical about trying this Mchicha recipe because I'm not a big fan of spinach. But I was pleasantly surprised! The peanut sauce was so flavorful and creamy, and the spinach was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Chadwick Cowherd
cc47@yahoo.comThis Tanzanian spinach peanut curry is a must-try for anyone who loves African cuisine. The flavors are incredible, and the dish is surprisingly easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Danze Powers
danzepowers29@gmail.comI'm a big fan of African cuisine, and this Mchicha recipe is one of my favorites. The peanut sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the spinach is cooked perfectly. I love serving this dish with rice or injera.
Amparu!
amparu!24@gmail.comThis Mchicha recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The peanut sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the spinach was cooked perfectly. I served it with rice, and it was a hit with my family.
Demetria Allen
d-a50@yahoo.comI love spinach and peanut curry, so I was excited to try this Tanzanian version. I was not disappointed! The Mchicha was delicious, with a rich and flavorful sauce. The crispy spinach added a nice texture contrast. I will definitely be making this di
Mhd Safwan
m.safwan36@gmail.comThis was my first time trying Mchicha, and I was very impressed. The flavors were complex and well-balanced, and the spinach was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of coconut milk, which gave the dish a creamy and rich flavor.
Fiyinfoluwa Adewoye
fiyinfoluwa.adewoye66@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian dishes to try, and this Mchicha recipe definitely fits the bill. It's packed with flavor and the peanut sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making this again!
Jafar Panda1
jafar_panda1@aol.comThis Tanzanian spinach peanut curry is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day. I highly recommend it!
Zamakhokhosi Hlophe
h.z17@gmail.comI love this Mchicha recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of greens, and it's always delicious. The peanut sauce is the star of the show, and it's so easy to make.
Jesse Davies
d_jesse@hotmail.co.ukThis Mchicha recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. The peanut sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the spinach is cooked perfectly. I served it with rice, and it was a hit with my family.
Godsway Gbemu
g_g95@hotmail.co.ukI was skeptical about trying this Mchicha recipe because I'm not a big fan of spinach. But I was pleasantly surprised! The peanut sauce was so flavorful and creamy, and the spinach was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
monnan monnan
monnan@hotmail.comThis Tanzanian spinach peanut curry is a must-try for anyone who loves African cuisine. The flavors are incredible, and the dish is surprisingly easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Regina Navarro
regina-n@aol.comI'm a big fan of African cuisine, and this Mchicha recipe is one of my favorites. The peanut sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the spinach is cooked perfectly. I love serving this dish with rice or injera.
A Mahar
a@hotmail.co.ukThis Mchicha recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The peanut sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the spinach was cooked perfectly. I served it with rice, and it was a hit with my family.
Anifat Adegbuyi
a@hotmail.comI love spinach and peanut curry, so I was excited to try this Tanzanian version. I was not disappointed! The Mchicha was delicious, with a rich and flavorful sauce. The crispy spinach added a nice texture contrast. I will definitely be making this di
Usama Nawaz
unawaz@yahoo.comThis was my first time trying Mchicha, and I was very impressed. The flavors were complex and well-balanced, and the spinach was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of coconut milk, which gave the dish a creamy and rich flavor.
Madamedon Etsebanrangho Tony
t68@gmail.comI'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian dishes to try, and this Mchicha recipe definitely fits the bill. It's packed with flavor and the peanut sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making this again!
Fatiema Pelles
p-f@yahoo.comThis Tanzanian spinach peanut curry, Mchicha, is outstanding! The combination of flavors and textures is divine. I especially love the creamy peanut sauce and the crispy spinach. I highly recommend this dish to anyone who enjoys African cuisine.