Zelekivka (root vegetable stew)

Instructions

1. Peel the potatoes and carrots, then cut them into even cubes. Thinly slice the onion.
2. Fry the onion in the oil for 5 minutes over medium heat until translucent.
3. Add the carrots and potatoes, stir and let them colour for 3 minutes.
4. Pour in the hot water, season with salt and pepper, then simmer covered for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5. Roughly mash some of the vegetables with a fork to thicken the stew.
6. Off the heat, stir in the crushed garlic and chopped parsley and dill, and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving with bread.