How To Cook Katunkuma, Entula & Doodo - Ugandan Style - Mom's Village Kitchen

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Peanut butter is more accessible and provides similar flavor.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Collard greens are often less expensive and nutritious.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Regular potatoes are a budget-friendly alternative.

plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Bananas can be more affordable and still add sweetness.

Peel and chop cassava, sweet potatoes, and plantains into bite-sized pieces.

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, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate cassava, sweet potatoes, and plantains into the pot; stir well to combine.

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

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Stir in groundnut paste until well combined and creamy.

Add spinach and chopped carrots; cook for an additional 5 minutes until spinach wilts.

Season with salt and any additional seasoning to taste.

Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

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