Yams with tomatoes

Directions

1. Heat the groundnut oil in a saucepan, add the onions and fry for about 5 minutes, or until soft and just beginning to colour.

2. Stir in the tomato purée and fry for 2 minutes, or until beginning to darken then work in the water.

3. Add the yam pieces and season to taste.

4. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for about 25 minutes, or until the yam pieces are tender and the sauce has thickened sufficiently to coat them.

5. Serve hot on a bed of rice as an accompaniment to fish or meat.

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