How to cook dried pumpkin leaves- How to cook muboora/DRIED VEGETABLES/mufushwa🇿🇼

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potatoes

Butternut squash is similar in texture and flavor.

leafy greens

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach is more accessible and still nutritious.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but may be more expensive.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can provide flavor at a lower cost.

Slice pumpkin into thin pieces and remove seeds.

Wash leafy greens thoroughly to remove dirt.

Sprinkle salt over the pumpkin slices and greens to draw out moisture.

Arrange the pumpkin slices and greens in a single layer under direct sunlight.

Dry the vegetables for 2-3 days until completely dehydrated.

Store the dried vegetables in an airtight container.

When ready to cook, rehydrate the dried vegetables in water for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes, garlic, and spices; cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Add the rehydrated vegetables and enough water to cover them.

Simmer for 20-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld.

Serve hot as a main dish or side.

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