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Banana and Yam Stew

Dessert - Fruit - -

INGREDIENTS

150 milliliters / 2/3 cup groundnut oil
900 grams / 2 pounds yams, peeled and cubed
1 green chilli, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon freshly chopped coriander
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 large tomato, skinned and quartered
1 large carrot, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon each ground cloves, cumin, and turmeric
Salt and pepper to taste
300 milliliter / 1 1/4 cups coconut milk
1 1/4 liter vegetable stock
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon corn flour mixed with 2 tablespoon cold water
2 green bananas, peeled and sliced thickly

METHOD

In a large saucepan, heat the oil and saute the yam pieces over a medium heat until they are golden brown. Remove from pan with slotted spoon.

Reduce the heat and in the same oil, saute chilli, coriander, onion, tomato, carrot, garlic and spices until the onion gets translucent. Season with salt and pepper. Add the coconut milk and the stock and bring to the boil. Add the bay leaves, then lower the heat to a simmer. Stir in the cornflour mixture. Add the yams and bananas. Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, check the seasoning, remove the bay leaves and allow 10 minutes for the stew to rest before serving with rice.

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