Pap and Relish

Ingredients

• •2 cups whole milk
• •2 cups water
• •1 cup maize meal (cornmeal)
• •2 tablespoons butter
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •3 medium tomatoes, diced
• •1 large onion, finely chopped
• •2 medium carrots, diced
• •1 red bell pepper, diced red bell pepper, diced
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• •1 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

1. 1Bring water to a boil in a large pot, then slowly add maize meal while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
2. 2Reduce heat to low and stir frequently for 15 minutes until the mixture thickens.
3. 3Add milk and butter, stirring well, and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Season with salt and set aside.
4. 4Heat oil in a separate pan over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 2 minutes.
5. 5Add carrots and bell pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
6. 6Stir in diced tomatoes and cumin, simmering for 8-10 minutes until the relish is thick and flavors blend.
7. 7Serve the creamy pap in bowls topped generously with the warm relish.

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