SWEET POTATOES WITH ONIONS AND TOMATOES

Sweet Potatoes with Onions and Tomatoes image

Provided by Claudia Roden

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 onions, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

In a large pan, fry the onions in the oil until soft. Add the garlic, and when the aroma rises, add the tomatoes and ginger.
Cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, and put them in the pan with the cilantro. Add about 1 1/2 cups water, or enough to half-cover the potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the liquid has almost evaporated, turning the potatoes over once.
Serve hot or cold.