Maungu ofutsa (dried pumpkins)

You will need:

Reed mat (mphasa)

Knife

Pumpkins (small tender ones are better)

 

Method:

Wash your pumpkins

Slice them thinly

Spread them evenly on your reed mat to dry

Once dry, store in a cool dry place.

You may prepare your pumpkins just as you do ordinary vegetable mfutso. You can also add groundnut flour to them if you wish and eat with nsima.