Mkate Wa Mboga Ya Nazi Na Nazi (creamy Pumpkin And Coconut Pudding)

Mkate wa Mboga ya Nazi na Nazi, also known as Creamy Pumpkin and Coconut Pudding, is a traditional Maasai dessert that is rich, creamy, and bursting with the flavors of pumpkin and coconut.

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Mkate Wa Mboga Ya Nazi Na Nazi (creamy Pumpkin And Coconut Pudding)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pumpkin, peeled and diced
  • 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a pot, combine the diced pumpkin and coconut milk.
  2. Cook over medium heat until the pumpkin is tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
  6. Pour the pudding into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
10g
Protein
5g

Supplies

Pot Blender Serving dishes

Tools

Knife Cutting board Spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Mkate wa Mboga ya Nazi na Nazi chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dollop of coconut cream.

Tips & tricks

For a creamier texture, you can add an extra 1/4 cup of coconut milk to the pudding before refrigerating.

Cost

$8