About this dish
A general term for a cooked vegetable relish, often made from pumpkin leaves or other greens, served as an accompaniment to nsima.
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Ingredients
🥬4 cups pumpkin leaves or other greens, chopped
🍅2 tomatoes, chopped
🧅1 onion, chopped
🥜2 tbsp ground peanuts (optional)
Method
Serves 21
Sauté onion and tomato until softened.2
Add the chopped greens and a splash of water.3
Cover and simmer until the greens are tender, about 15-20 minutes.4
Stir in ground peanuts if using, for extra richness.5
Season with salt and serve alongside nsima.✓ What Makes it Authentic
Ndiwo refers to the vegetable or meat relish traditionally eaten alongside nsima in Malawi, with the specific ingredients varying widely by season and region.
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