Voanjobory sy Anana (Bambara Groundnuts/Chickpeas Braised with Leafy Greens) – Authentic Madagascar Recipe

Ingredients for Voanjobory sy Anana (Bambara Groundnuts/Chickpeas Braised with Leafy Greens) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender chickpeas or Bambara beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups chopped mustard/spinach greens, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh ginger
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Madagascar seasoning (garlic, sweet onion, cold-pressed oil)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown tender chickpeas or Bambara beans for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, fresh ginger, and garlic, sweet onion, cold-pressed oil, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add chopped mustard/spinach greens and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in diced tomatoes right before serving warm.