2 birds'-eye chillies, finely chopped
100驳/3陆辞锄 cabbage, very finely shredded
2 celery stalks, trimmed, finely chopped
2 red chillies, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled, finely chopped
24 ladies' fingers (okra)
1 red onion, peeled, finely chopped
400g/14oz sweet potato, peeled, cut into cubes
300g/10陆oz canned creamed corn
1 tsp dried thyme
440g/1lb canned chopped tomatoes
115g/4oz plain flour
225g/8oz polenta
2 tsp baking powder
1 bay leaf
pinch bicarbonate of soda
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
150ml/5陆fl oz vegetable stock
1 tsp white pepper
100驳/3陆辞锄 butter, to serve
2 free-range eggs, beaten
125ml/4陆fl oz milk