Soor iyo dalac bilaash (Grits and tomato stew)

Ingredients:

• Grits:
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp butter
• Stew:
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp xawaash (or mix: 1 tsp cumin, ¼ tsp coriander, pinch of turmeric)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup water

Preparation (35 minutes):

1. Cook grits: Boil water with salt. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to low, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes until thick. Stir in butter.
2. Make stew: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook onion until soft (5 minutes). Add garlic, tomatoes, and bell pepper; cook for 5 minutes.
3. Simmer stew: Stir in xawaash, salt, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
4. Serve: Spoon grits into bowls and top with stew.