Nsima ndi Ndiwo

Ingredients

• 2 cups maize (corn) flour
• 4 cups water
• 300g leafy greens (chinaka or rape), chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp ground peanuts (optional)
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Bring half the water to a boil in a heavy pot.
2. 2Mix the maize flour with the remaining cold water to form a smooth paste, then stir into the boiling water.
3. 3Cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a thick porridge, then reduce heat and keep stirring vigorously to remove lumps for about 10 minutes until stiff and smooth (this is the nsima).
4. 4Meanwhile, heat the oil in a separate pan and sauté the onion until soft.
5. 5Add the tomatoes and cook until they break down into a sauce.
6. 6Stir in the chopped greens and ground peanuts, and cook for 8-10 minutes until wilted and tender.
7. 7Season the relish (ndiwo) with salt and serve alongside the nsima, shaping the nsima into balls to scoop up the relish.

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