How to make Sudanese potatoes and Carrots stew / mullah potatoes/ South Sudanese food

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor, while yams are often less expensive.

cumin

🥗Healthier: cumin seeds

💰Cheaper: ground cumin

Cumin seeds provide a fresher flavor, while ground is more accessible.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder, while banana peppers are often cheaper.

Heat vegetable 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 for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Add chopped potatoes and carrots; mix well to coat with spices.

Pour in water to cover the vegetables; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until potatoes and carrots are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Stir occasionally, adding more water if necessary to prevent sticking.

Once cooked, stir in chopped cilantro and lemon juice before serving.

Serve hot with bread or rice.

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