Nigerian

Cumin and Turmeric Iyan with Groundnut Sauce

Name: Cumin and Turmeric Iyan with Groundnut Sauce
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients: 2 cups yam, diced; 1 cup groundnut paste; 1 onion, chopped; 1 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp thyme; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock; 1 green chili, chopped; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp turmeric

Adds a warm, earthy depth with a slight bitterness.

27 minutes4 servings

Method

Add cumin and turmeric to the sauté step with the onion.
In a pot, heat oil. Sauté onion until golden.
Add yam, salt, thyme, and water. Cook for 10 minutes.
Stir in groundnut paste and stock. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add chili. Serve hot.

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