Githeri Recipe: How to Cook Kenya’s Heartiest Bean and Corn Stew

Learn how to make authentic Kenyan githeri — a hearty boiled maize and beans dish. Includes the classic githeri masala recipe with onions, tomatoes, and spices.
Prashant is a food journalist and travel writer who fell in love with Kenya over a cup of chai masala in a tiny Nairobi cafe. Originally from Ahmedabad, he splits his time between Ahmedabad and Nairobi, exploring the diverse food cultures across Kenya - from the aromatic biryanis of the Coast to the hearty stews of Western Kenya. He writes about food history, regional traditions, and the people behind the plates. For Prashant, every meal in Kenya is an adventure waiting to be told.

Learn how to make authentic Kenyan githeri — a hearty boiled maize and beans dish. Includes the classic githeri masala recipe with onions, tomatoes, and spices.