Carrots As A Substitute For Tomatoes?

Hello Gourmets,

The fact that the price of tomatoes has become highly inflated is no longer news. What is news however, is that carrots can be substituted for the almighty tomatoes. (Are you serious) Yes o. As serious as a heart attack.

The first time I heard about this was on Facebook page. A girl saying she made carrot stew. So, out of curiosity, I decided to give it a shot.

The taste, Divine was the best synonym I could come up with.
So, before I go ahead telling you how to prepare this special stew, I'll like to elucidate on the nutrional benefits of carrots.

* It prevents cancer
* It aids digestion (cos it's a vegetable)
* Improves eyesight
* Reduces the risk of stroke
* Boosts the immune system and
* Reduces blood pressure among others

OK. So, let's get  to business. The condiments needed for this amazing stew include;
* Cooking oil, preferably vegetable oil.
* Diced onions
* Blended rodo/pepper
* Diced carrots
* A sachet of tomatoes puree
* Maggi, salt, (Curry )
* Chicken/Fish/ Beef

                                               METHOD

Heat the veg. Oil for a while, add the diced onion and stir continually till it's well fried. Max 1 minute.

The tomato puree comes in next. Stir until it is deeply fried. Add the blended rodo and keep stirring. Add a little water as you stir.

Let it fry for a while. Then add the diced carrots and stir well with the sauce in the pot. Add seasoning ie, maggi, salt, ginger, garlic and a little curry. Then add your Fish or Beef or whatever it is you want to garnish it with.

Leave for two minutes and your Delicious Carrot stew is ready.
It goes well with Rice, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Couscous or Yam. Enjoy.

PS: This thread is not in any way about being miserly. It's just about learning how to diversify; being more creative in your cooking and adding colours to what you eat.

Feel free to add your comments about the stew! Love ya! Kizzes.