Muboora Stew

Ingredients

• 500g (1.1 lb) pumpkin leaves, washed and chopped 500g (1.1 lb) pumpkin leaves, washed and chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, diced 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• Juice of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 120 kcal / 502 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 5g, 0.5g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 15g, 5g
• Protein: 6g
• Fiber: 8g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
3. 3.
   Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.
4. 4.
   Add the ground paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder to the pot. Stir well to coat the onions and tomatoes with the spices.
5. 5.
   Add the chopped pumpkin leaves to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
6. 6.
   Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the pumpkin leaves are tender.
7. 7.
   Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the stew and give it a final stir.
8. 8.
   Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Pumpkin leaves — Make sure to wash the leaves thoroughly and remove any tough stems before chopping.

Tips & Tricks

• If pumpkin leaves are not available, you can substitute with spinach or Swiss chard.
• For a spicier stew, add a chopped chili pepper along with the other spices.
• Serve the Muboora Stew with sadza, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed the next day, as the flavors tend to develop and intensify.

Serving advice

Serve the Muboora Stew hot in bowls, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro or parsley. Accompany it with sadza or your choice of starch for a satisfying meal.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can drizzle a swirl of coconut milk or yogurt on top of the stew and sprinkle some paprika for a pop of color. Serve it with a side of warm bread or a fresh salad for a well-rounded meal.