Indian Ratatouille

Name: Indian Ratatouille
Ingredients: 2 cups diced onions; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 fresh chili pepper, minced,seeded for a milder hot; 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch of crumbled saffron (optional); 1 cup orange juice; 5 cups cubed eggplants, 1 inch cubes; 4 4 cups yellow squash or 4 cups pattypan squash; 1 1/2 cups diced bell peppers; 1 cups diced fresh tomatoes or (28 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

18 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 cups diced onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 fresh chili pepper, minced,seeded for a milder hot
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch of crumbled saffron (optional)
1 cup orange juice
5 cups cubed eggplants, 1 inch cubes
4 4 cups yellow squash or 4 cups pattypan squash
1 1/2 cups diced bell peppers
1 cups diced fresh tomatoes or (28 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

1

In a stew pot, saute the onions in the oil on medium heat until translucent, about 10 minutes.
2

Stir in the garlic, chile, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and saffron and saute for a minute, stirring constantly.
3

Add the orange juice and eggplant, toss to coat with the spices, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the eggplant is barely tender.
4

Add the squash, bell peppers, tomatoes, and basil.
5

Cover and continue to simmer about 15 minutes, until all of the vegetables are tender.
6

Add a little more orange juice or water if necessary to prevent sticking.
7

Serve hot or at room temperature.
8

If you like, add a dollop of plain yogurt to each serving and top with fresh basil and a few toasted almonds or pistachios.