Simple African Mukimo

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1. 1Step 1: Place peeled potatoes in a cooking pot or sufuria and cover with salted water. Turn heat to high until they start boiling. Potatoes are ready when fork tender.
2. 2Step 2: If peas are not pre-boiled, boil them separately until done. Do the same for the maize, then shell them using a knife.
3. 3Step 3: Once potatoes are ready, drain off excess water and set it aside in case you need some while mashing.
4. 4Step 4: Using a food processor or a masher, mash the green peas till smooth.
5. 5Step 5: Start mashing the potatoes using a potato masher, stand mixer, hand mixer, or wooden spoon (mwiko). Add in the pureed green peas and pureed pumpkin leaves. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
6. 6Step 6: Mash till smooth or to your desired texture. Add the drained water as needed to smoothen the mash. Finally add the green maize and mix well.
7. 7Step 7: In another saucepan or sufuria, fry the spring onions or onions in cooking oil until translucent or slightly golden brown.
8. 8Step 8: Add the fried onions into the mukimo and incorporate well.
9. 9Step 9: Serve while hot with vegetables of your choice or even beef or chicken.