Ingredients
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1 cup peeled Egusi
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1 cup tinned plum Tomatoes
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½ cup chopped Spinach
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1 medium Onion
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1 small Scotch Bonnet
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2 teaspoons Seasoning
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¼ cup Vegetable Oil
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½ teaspoon Curry Powder
Directions
Egusi seeds (name may vary) are popularly found in melons grown in many parts of Africa such as in Mali, Ghana, Togo and Nigeria. Egusi is a protein and fat rich seed derived from melons, it is then dried and ground to make a soup.
Steps
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Add Egusi (melon) seeds, plum tomatoes, scotch bonnet and ½ cup of water to a blender, and blend until smooth then place aside. |
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Place a pot on medium heat and add vegetable oil |
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Add chopped onions and curry powder and fry for 3 minutes. |
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Add blended Egusi mixture to a pot and simmer for 5 minutes. |
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Add seasoning and ⅓ cup of water and leave to simmer for 5 more minutes. |
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Add chopped spinach and allow to cook for a further 7 minutes before turning heat off. |
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Serve with a swallow, e.g. Fufu or Eba. |
