Title: Futari (Coconut-Peanut Pumpkin)
Categories: Side Ethnic Vegetable
Yield: 8 Servings

2	c	Pumpkin, peeled & cubed
2	c	Sweet potatoes, cubed
3	tb	Onion, finely chopped
1	tb	Oil
		Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2	ts	Cloves
1	ts	Salt
1 1/2	c	Coconut milk
1	ts	Cinnamon

Fry the onion into oil until golden. Combine with the pumpkin & the sweet potatoes in a heavy pot. Add lemon juice, cloves, salt & 1 c coconut milk. Cover & simmer for 10 minutes.

Uncover, stir gently & add cinnamon. Cook a further 15 to 20 minutes. Stir often to prevent sticking. Add more milk if necessary.

VARIATION: Thin 1/4 c peanut butter with 1/2 c hot water, adding water a little at a time. Add more water to make a cup & use in the recipe instead of coconut milk.

"The Africa News Cookbook"

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