How to cook pumkin soup (Kgodu ya dinawa le lephutshe)-Botswana Traditional

sorghum

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while rice is often more affordable.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork can be a less expensive protein.

Soak sorghum in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the sorghum.

Boil water in a large pot and add the soaked sorghum.

Cook until tender, about 30-40 minutes, adding salt to taste.

In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Add diced pumpkin, carrots, and green bell pepper; cook for 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and spinach; cook until wilted.

Season with black pepper, coriander, and chili peppers.

Add cooked sorghum to the vegetable mix; stir to combine.

Add vegetable stock and bay leaves; simmer for 10 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with lemon juice and thyme before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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