Voatavo sy Voanjo (Pumpkin Stew with Peanuts)

Featured Cook: Brad from South Africa

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 200ml chopped, tinned, tomatoes
• 150g peanuts, chopped
• 750g pumpkin, chopped
• 500ml water
• 3 garlic cloves, grated
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 2 spring onions, sliced thinly
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and fry for 3 minutes then stir in the tomatoes.
2. Cook until they break down to make a thick sauce (about 10 minutes) then add the peanuts, pumpkin and the water.
3. Stir to combine, bring to a simmer and cover the pan.
4. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
5. Reduce the heat and mash the mixture with a potato masher until smooth.
6. Stir in the garlic, spring onions and coriander then allow to simmer gently for a further 4 minutes.

Serve hot, on a bed of rice.