Groundnut Stew

Ingredients

• 1 chicken, 4 pounds, cut into serving pieces
• 1 one-inch piece ginger
• 1/2 medium-size onion, peeled
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 23 cup peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 hot chilies, crushed or 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 medium-size eggplant, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups fresh or 1 10-ounce package frozen okra