Today we are going to learn how to cook Busala with gravy.
Busala sometimes known as Lusala is a root vegetable commonly found in the Southern part of Zambia. It is a dish authentic to Zambia. The English name is not well known but the scientific name is Dioscorea hirtiflora. (Food Composition Report 1311 2007)
The recipe we are making today is a very simple but healthy dish. We are going to call it “Busala in gravy dish”, and it can be served with nshima or potatoes.
It can be served with rice too though the dish tends to have a certain sliminess that makes it not so much fun to eat with rice.
Busala is a root vegetable therefore it contains some dietary fibre that is good for overall health. It also helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower the risk of heart disease.
They are different ways of how to cook busala that is by using groundnuts, boiling or mixing it with some other food like Kapenta or beef.
How to Cook Busala with Gravy
For this recipe, you will need;
Ingredients
3 handfuls of busala/lusala roots
A Fresh red pepper
Fresh yellow pepper
Some fresh green pepper
2 medium sized tomatoes
1 medium sized onion
3 tablespoons vegetable cooking oil
Salt
BBQ Spice (or any seasoning of your choice)
