Ugali with Stewed Sausages and Kachumbari Salad

 The dish to be a traditional African meal consisting of pap (ugali), stewed sausages, and a fresh tomato and cucumber salad. Here's a recipe for it:

For the Pap (Ugali):

• 2 cups maize meal (cornmeal)
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• 4 cups water
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• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

For the Stewed Sausages:

• 6 beef or pork sausages
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• 2 tablespoons oil
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• 1 onion, chopped
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• 2 garlic cloves, minced
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• 1 teaspoon paprika
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• 1 teaspoon curry powder
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• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
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• 2 tomatoes, blended or finely chopped
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• 1 cup beef or chicken broth
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• Salt to taste

For the Fresh Salad (Kachumbari):

• 2 tomatoes, diced
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• 1/2 cucumber, diced
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• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
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• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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• 1/2 teaspoon salt
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• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)
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• 1/2 chili, finely chopped (optional)

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Instructions:

Preparing the Pap (Ugali):

1. Bring the water to a boil in a pot.

2. Gradually add the maize meal while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.

3. Reduce heat and continue stirring until thick and smooth.

4. Cover and let it steam for 5 minutes.

5. Serve warm.

Cooking the Stewed Sausages:

1. Heat oil in a pan and fry the sausages until browned. Remove and set aside.

2. In the same pan, add onions and garlic, and sauté until soft.

3. Stir in paprika, curry powder, black pepper, and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.

4. Add blended tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.

5. Pour in the broth, add salt, and return the sausages to the pan.

6. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Making the Salad (Kachumbari):

1. Mix all the chopped vegetables in a bowl.

2. Add lemon juice and salt.

3. Stir well and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

Serve everything together on a plate and enjoy!