Thanga (Pumpkin Leaves and Flower) – South African Way

Fresh pumpkin leaves, flowers, tomato, onion, and peanuts — key ingredients for making Thanga.

There is something deeply comforting about the aroma of homegrown vegetables simmering in a traditional South African kitchen. One of the most beloved and proudly local dishes is Thanga — a Venda name for pumpkin leaves and flowers, cooked in a rustic, flavourful, and nutrient-rich way. In many rural homes across Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, and the … Read more