Kachumbari

For Kenyans, a Pilau dish is not complete without a side dish of Kachumbari. Kachumbari is a popular accompaniment for main dishes like Pilau and Nyama Choma (roasted beef or mutton) and Ugali

Ingredients
• 4 large tomatoes
• 2 medium onions
• 1 bunch of coriander
• 2 lemons
• Salt
• Vinegar (optional)
• Chili pepper(optional)

Preparation
• Clean the tomatoes and chop into small pieces and set aside. Dice the onions, finely chop the coriander and slice the lemons into halves.
• Kachumbari recipe step 1 (see photo)
• Place the ingredients in one bowl and gently mix. Squeeze the lemon juice into your kachumbari and mix again adding a pinch of salt and the vinegar to taste.
• Leave to set for 10 minutes