Yams With Tomatoes

This is a traditional recipe of Côte d'Ivoire.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons  oil
• 2  onions, finely chopped
• 2  red chilies, pounded to a paste
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 6  tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 1⁄2 cups  yams or 4 1⁄2 cups sweet potatoes, cubed
•  salt, to taste

Directions

1. Add a little water to a pot and add the onions and tomato paste. Stir and cook until the onions have softened then add the yams, chillies and onion powder.
2. Season with salt and boil until the yams are thoroughly cooked (about 40 minutes). Add a little more water as necessary. When ready, mash and serve.