For the Zambian Meal, along with the Zambian Chapati that I made, I had to pair it with a lentil or a dal, as we normally do. The search took me to this recipe of Beans with Tomatoes, Onions, and Green Bell Pepper Recipe from celtnet org which is basically of Zambian Origin. It's a classic vegetarian stew and is No oil Dish.
I used Black-eyed peas, which is quite common in my house, and was happy to use it as the taste is something familiar. However, when I read it further I realized there was no oil used. Amma was so surprised when I told her that this dal or stew was made without oil. She said it tasted great and said we could easily include this in our regular meal. Of course, the stew was quite bland for our taste buds, however, the peri peri took care of it.
Varadas Kitchen says
I made this stew too and though bland we kind of liked it.
Usha says
I can repeat my comment for tomato relish here. That recipe I mentioned there did not have any oil either I was very bland thought I added a chili to it. Even I should have tried it with peri peri. Nice to know the stew tasted food with peri peri though it was bland,
Priya Suresh says
Excellent nutritious, this stew is fabulous..
Pavani N says
Such a simple and tasty looking black eyed peas dish.
[email protected] says
This is nice, no oil is used. I have no pressure cooker, thinking to use the slow cooker to cook long hours till the beans are soft. Probably this is nice to serve with French loaf. 🙂
The Pumpkin Farm says
even i made it though i did not post it as i did not have rice or roti to serve along with it...i added chilli and then we loved it, i think we did it similar
Padmajha PJ says
The dish looks good.If its not spicy, my kids will like it.Will try this for the kids and add heat to it for the others.
Priya Srinivasan says
I m just going up and down to see why there are no spices included!!! Stew looks hearty, but then little spice won't do any harm!! 🙂