Mkhwani with Groundnut Flour

Description

Another popular ndiwo. The leaves of the pumpkin vine are considered every bit as good as the pumpkin itself, and are ready to eat much sooner - an important consideration at the beginning of the harvest.

Ingredients

• 3 cups pumpkin leaves, de-veined and chopped
• ½ cup water
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• ½ cup groundnut flour (peanut flour)

Directions

1. Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan.
2. Add chopped leaves and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes and groundnut flour, mix well, and simmer for 5 minutes longer.
4. Serve with nsima or rice.