African Beef and Roast Veg Stew: A Hearty Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 400g lean stewing beef, in chunks
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2cm cube fresh ginger, peeled, finely chopped
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/3 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp turmeric
• Seeds from 6 cardamoms
• 1.2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 500ml beef stock
• 200g carrots, peeled & chopped
• 200g celeriac, peeled & chopped
• 200g swede, peeled & chopped
• 200g parsnips, peeled & chopped
• 1 can chickpeas, drained
• 100g pitted prunes, halved
• Chopped parsley and fresh pomegranate seeds for topping