Bambara beans (African Yellow Beans)

Bambara beans (African Yellow Beans) is a special type of beans from Africa that are chickpea sized, hard, round seeds like peanuts, but ripen underground. It can be used to make stew, soup, or snack. It is variously known as Izindlubu (Zulu, South Africa); Jugo beans (South Africa); Ntoyo cibemba (Zambia); Gurjiya or Kwaruru (Hausa, Nigeria); Okpa (Igbo, Nigeria); Epa- Roro (Yoruba, Nigeria); Nyimo beans (Zimbabwe); Voanjobory (Malagascar), etc.

Bambara beans can also be prepared as creamy fried beans and enjoyed as a dip for chips. Bambara beans are an excellent source of fiber, protein and iron.