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News26 July 2023 - 17:52

How to prepare pumpkin leaves for your main dish

Pumpkin leaves are one of the most loved vegetables by Kenyans in the Western parts of Kenya.

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Pumpkin leaves serve with ugali and beef

Pumpkin leaves are one of the most loved vegetables by Kenyans in the Western parts of Kenya.

Try pumpkin leaves for your main meal it is delicious and healthy.

To make pumpkin leaves you are required to have the following ingredients.

Ingredients 

  • One bunch of pumpkin leaves 
  • One teaspoon of bicarbonate 
  • Salt 
  • Two tomatoes 
  • One bulb of Onion 
  • Oil 

Preparation 

Step 1

Remove the fibre from the outside of the stem and back of the leaf.

Then wash and chop the pumpkin leaves, tomatoes, and onions.

Step 2

Boil the pumpkin leaves, and while it's boiling add one teaspoon of bicarbonate.

Then let boil for about Five minutes.

Step 3

Fry your onions in enough oil until golden brown then add tomatoes and fry it until tender.

Then add your pumpkin leaves and cook it for about three minutes.

Step 4

When ready serve it with a hot ugali and enjoy your meal.


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