African Potato Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 2 cups cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
• 1 medium sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 4 cups collard greens, sliced thin
• 1/4 cup dark raisin
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add onions & garlic, cooking them for 5 minutes & stirring occasionally, until onions soften.

2. 2

   Add ginger, seeds, ground coriander & cloves, & cook stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add potatoes, stirring well, then stir in the 4 cups of water, before turning the heat up to high.

4. 4

   When mixture comes to a boil, add 1 teaspoon of salt, stir, & reduce the heat to low, simmering the stew, uncovered, for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Stir in the sauliflower, sweet potato, collard greens & raisins, continuing to cook for 10 minutes or until the potatoes & sweet potatoes are tender.

6. 6

   Season the stew with the vinegar,more salt & the pepper, adding more water if the stew is too dry. Serve hot!