Maharagwe (Red Beans)

• 2 cups dried red kidney beans, soaked in water overnight
• 1 -2 cup coconut milk or 1 -2 cup whole milk
• 2 -4 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (or a few small pieces of cinnamon)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 onions, chopped (optional)
• 2 tomatoes, chopped (optional)
• 1 sweet pepper, chopped (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped (optional)
• 1 teaspoon mild curry powder (optional)
• 1 small chili pepper, cleaned and chopped (optional)

1. Rinse and drain soaked beans. Place beans in a large cooking pot and add fresh water to cover.
2. Bring to a fast boil and cook for 10 minutes. Reduce hat and simmer until beans are nearly tender.
3. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and cook until all is tender, stirring occasionally.

dried red kidney beans, coconut milk, ground cardamom, salt, onions, tomatoes, sweet pepper, garlic, curry powder, chili pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/maharagwe-red-beans-304816 (may not work)