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My own version of this classic African Sweet Potato Stew. Everyone I've ever made this for goes mad fer it. Plenty of forking opportunities too!
Ingredients
Makes 0 servings
- 1 large red onion
- 1 large green/red chilli depending on heat preference
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 sweet potatoes
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground tumeric
- 2 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tins chopped tomatoes
- ½ pint vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp crunchy peanut butter (more if preferred)
- Medium-sized punnet of mushrooms (approx 150g)
- Large bag of baby spinach
- Large bunch of fresh coriander
Preparation
Chop onions and sweat in olive oil on a low heat. Add all the spices and cook until onions are soft. Add peeled sweet potatoes, chopped into 2" cubes. Stir and cook for 5 mins. Add finely-chopped chilli and garlic. Cook for 5 mins. Add chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock. Season and turn up heat. Allow to simmer for 20-30 mins. Add quartered mushrooms, finely-chopped coriander (leave some over) and peanut butter. Cook for another 20-30 mins or until sweet potatoes are tender. Stir in spinach until it has wilted. Add final sprinkling of chopped coriander. Serve with plain couscous.
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This looks really tasty - i think I will try it tonight.
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