Yams With Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 red chilies, pounded to a paste
1 teaspoon onion powder
6 tablespoons tomato paste
4 1/2 cups yams or 4 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, cubed
salt, to taste

Preparation

Add a little water to a pot and add the onions and tomato paste. Stir and cook until the onions have softened then add the yams, chillies and onion powder.
Season with salt and boil until the yams are thoroughly cooked (about 40 minutes). Add a little more water as necessary. When ready, mash and serve.