Chicken, Pumpkin and Sweetcorn Stew

Name: Chicken, Pumpkin and Sweetcorn Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 680.38 g pumpkin flesh, cubed; 4 whole skinless chicken legs (thigh and drumsticks ); 56.69 g butter; 2 large onions, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 22.18 ml ground cumin; 14.79 ml ground coriander; 1 dried red chili; 22.18 ml dried herbs; 396.89 g chopped tomatoes; 14.79 ml tomato puree (paste); 300 ml apple juice; 396 g coconut milk; 600 ml water; 14.79 ml Worcestershire sauce; 680.38 g potatoes, peeled quartered; 680.38 g sweet potatoes, peeled and diced; 340 g tinned sweet corn; 1 large courgette, diced; 6 dried figs, chopped; 12 prunes, chopped; 2 chicken stock cubes; 59.16 ml fresh cilantro, chopped

Submitted by Brian Holley

"Pumpkins are in season now, here is a different recipe for you lovers of this super squash. The coconut milk and apple juice make a nice change to the flavour. This recipe is originally from the West Indies. Serve with crusty bread for a satisfying comfort dish."

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photo by Brian Holley

Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 23
Serves:: 4

ingredients

680.38 g pumpkin flesh, cubed
4 whole skinless chicken legs (thigh and drumsticks )
56.69 g butter
2 large onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
22.18 ml ground cumin
14.79 ml ground coriander
1 dried red chili
22.18 ml dried herbs
396.89 g chopped tomatoes
14.79 ml tomato puree (paste)
300 ml apple juice
396 g coconut milk
600 ml water
14.79 ml Worcestershire sauce
680.38 g potatoes, peeled quartered
680.38 g sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
340 g tinned sweet corn
1 large courgette, diced
6 dried figs, chopped
12 prunes, chopped
2 chicken stock cubes
59.16 ml fresh cilantro, chopped

directions

In a large pot melt the butter, fry the onions with the garlic for 2 minute Add the spices and fry 2 minutes.
Add the apple juice and coconut milk to the spiced onions and stir.
Add the tomatoes, water and Worcester sauce, bring to the boil.
Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients, reduce the heat and simmer till the potatoes are done.
Serve with crusty buttered bred.