Chibwawa Yo Sashila | Pumpkin Leaves | Authentic Zambian Vegetable

maize flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still nutritious.

Pour 2 cups of water in a pot and bring it to a boil.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of soda to the boiling water.

Place the chihuahua (pumpkin leaves) in the boiling water.

Stir the chihuahua to ensure even cooking.

Allow the chihuahua to cook until tender.

Add chopped tomatoes and chopped onions to the pot.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and drizzle some vegetable oil.

Mix everything until well incorporated.

Cover the pot and let the tomatoes and onions cook.

Stir in the pounded ground nuts and mix well.

Optionally, add more onions for flavor and let it simmer on medium-low heat until the ground nuts are cooked.

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