Mukimo (Mokimo)

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1. 1Step 1: Peel the potatoes, cut in half, wash them, and set aside.
2. 2Step 2: Prepare the pumpkin leaves by removing the stalk and chopping them.
3. 3Step 3: Mix the pumpkin leaves, maize, and potatoes in a sufuria (cooking pot) and add some water. Just enough for everything to cook well.
4. 4Step 4: Place the sufuria or cooking pot on a medium heat and boil for 30 minutes.
5. 5Step 5: Add a pinch of salt and cook for another 10 minutes.
6. 6Step 6: Reduce the heat and mush everything together using a wooden spoon until well blended.
7. 7Step 7: Remove from heat and set aside.
8. 8Step 8: In another larger pot, heat the oil and sauté the spring onions.
9. 9Step 9: When golden brown, turn the heat down to a minimum and add the mashed potato mixture. Mix well.
10. 10Step 10: Remove from the heat and serve while hot.
11. 11Step 11: Mukimo can be served hot with beef, mbuzi, or matumbo, together with a portion of green veggies, kachumbari, or avocado.