Afro Pondo is a traditional South African dish that is loved for its unique blend of flavors and textures. This dish is made with a base of maize meal, which is combined with a variety of proteins and vegetables to create a filling and satisfying meal. If you are looking to try making Afro Pondo at home, then read on for our step-by-step guide.
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Ingredients
For the maize meal:
- 2 cups of maize meal
- 4 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon of salt
For the stew:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon of curry powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3 cups of water
Instructions
Maize Meal
- Mix the maize meal and water together in a large pot.
- Add the salt and stir well.
- Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the maize meal is thick and fully cooked.
Stew
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the diced red and green bell peppers and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, chickpeas, and kidney beans and stir well.
- Add the tomato paste, curry powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper and stir well.
- Pour in the water and stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover.
- Simmer for 30-40 minutes until the vegetables are fully cooked.
Serving
To serve, spoon the maize meal into a large serving dish and smooth out the top. Create a well in the center and pour the stew over the top. Serve immediately.
Enrich your Afro Pondo with your favorite protein such as beef or mutton (optional)
