Somali Vegetable Hotpot
A hearty and flavorful vegetable hotpot, inspired by the sweet and sour maraqs of Somalia. This dish is packed with nutritious vegetables and can be served with rice or flatbread.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings4
DifficultyEasy
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 medium Sweet potatoes(peeled and cut into 2.5cm cubes)
- 150 g Haricot beans(canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1.5 tbsp Garlic(minced)
- 200 ml Vegetable stock
- 1 head Broccoli(cut into florets and stem pieces)
- 100 g Fine green beans(sliced in half)
- 1 handful Fresh coriander(finely chopped)
- 1 sliced Fresh lemon
- 1 tbsp Ghee or butter
- 1 jar Saida's Kitchen Somali tagine sauce
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Place the sweet potatoes, haricot beans, garlic, and vegetable stock in a deep pan. Add the ghee or butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 7 minutes.
- 2
Add the Saida's Kitchen Somali tagine sauce, broccoli, and green beans to the pan. Continue to simmer until the vegetables are tender.
- 3
If the dish needs a soupier texture, add a splash of water. Check and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as desired.
- 4
Garnish with chopped coriander and sliced lemon. Serve with wholemeal or boiled white rice, or a flatbread.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓This recipe is quick and easy, perfect for a weeknight meal.
- ✓Adjust the amount of water to achieve your desired consistency.
- ✓Feel free to add other vegetables you have on hand.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicier kick.
- Serve with a side of grilled fish or chicken.