Nduma // Arrowroot recipe // Yams recipe, simple way of cooking Nduma - African foods

nduma (sweet potatoes)

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash offers similar sweetness, while regular potatoes are more budget-friendly.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is often less expensive.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale provides more nutrients, and collard greens are often cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Peel and cube the nduma into bite-sized pieces.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and green bell peppers; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate carrots and cubed nduma; stir well to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until nduma is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Stir in coconut milk and spinach; cook until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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