Original Kenwood yam pounder . It primary function is to pound cooked yam into a smooth stretchy texture. It can also grind dry food into powder , blend beans into a paste for dishes moi moi and akara and process other ingredients like tomatoes and pepper . The machine can also be used to slice vegetables or chop ingredients for other dishes . It can also mince beef or chicken . Making it a versatile kitchen tools . It dramatically reduces the time and effort required to pound yam and perform other food processing task .