South African Phutu Pap & Relish

Ingredients

• Maize flour

  300 g

  $0.33

• Tinned tomatoes

  1 tin (400 g)

  $1.10

• Onions

  1 medium

  $0.22

• Carrots

  1 medium

  $0.21

• Curry powder

  1 tbsp

  $0.20

• Vegetable oil

  2 tbsp

  $0.09

• Salt

  1 tsp

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Bring 350 ml of lightly salted water to a rolling boil in a heavy lidded pot.

2. 2

   Add the maize flour all at once without stirring initially; reduce heat to low and cover for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Uncover and use a fork to rapidly fluff and crumble the meal into dry, distinct grains.

4. 4

   Cover tightly and steam on very low heat for 20 minutes, fluffing occasionally.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a skillet, sauté diced onion and grated carrot for 5 minutes, then stir in curry powder.

6. 6

   Add tinned tomatoes and salt, simmering for 10 minutes into a rich, savory relish.

7. 7

   Serve fluffy phutu pap topped with the warm spiced tomato gravy.