Beans with Coconut and Cilantro

Ingredients

• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp coriander
• 2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1 cup black-eyed peas, cooked
• 1 cup potatoes, diced and parboiled
• lime juice or lemon juice to taste
• 2 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
• salt

Directions

1. Heat the oil and sizzle the garlic together with the chili powder for half a minute.
2. Next, add the cumin, coriander, turmeric and cilantro leaves.
3. Cook for another minute or two, stirring often to blend.
4. Add the coconut and mix this in too.
5. Add the cooked beans and potatoes.
6. Season and then pour in the lime or lemon juice.
7. Cook for another 10 minutes or so until everything is blended together and then serve with green vegetables.