Mataha (Dry Maize, Beans & Potatoes)

Ingredients
½ pound dried red beans
1 pound dried maize (corn)
Salt
8 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
10 pumpkin leaves(or spinach), coarsely chopped


Method

1. Soak the beans and maize overnight in enough water to cover. 
2. Drain, cover again with water, add salt and boil for 2½ hours. 
3. Drain and set aside. 
4. Cover the potatoes with water and boil until soft. 
5. Add the pumpkin leaves and cook until tender. Drain. 
6. Add the mixture to the maize and beans and mash it all together. The mixture should be thick and firm.

Githeri

Ingredients
½ pound dried red beans
1 pound dried maize (corn)
3 medium onions, chopped
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt

Method

1. Cover the red beans and maize with water and soak overnight. 
2. Drain. 
3. Cover again with water and boil for 2½ hours or until the maize and beans are soft. 
4. Drain and set aside. 
5. Fry the onions in the vegetable oil until golden brown. 
6. Add salt to taste 
7. Mix in the maize and beans and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.