Fragrant Vegetable Stew

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A warm, aromatic stew featuring eggplant, zucchini, and chickpeas simmered in a rich tomato base.
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Fragrant Vegetable Stew

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 66.3

Description

This hearty Fragrant Vegetable Stew is a comforting, vegan main dish that captures the essence of home-style Indian cooking. Perfumed with Bengali 5-spice (panch puran), turmeric, and garlic, the stew allows the natural flavors of tender eggplant, sweet zucchini, and crisp cabbage to shine through a rich tomato sauce. The addition of chickpeas provides a satisfying protein boost, while the reserved chickpea liquid adds depth and creaminess to the broth. Its an ideal choice for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or any time you crave a warm, nourishing meal. Serve it hot over fluffy basmati rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add Bengali 5-spice to the hot oil and saut until fragrant and popping, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in turmeric and crushed red chili flakes, cooking for another minute to toast the spices.
  4. Add chopped red onion, minced garlic, and shredded cabbage, stirring frequently until the vegetables begin to soften.
  5. Add cubed zucchini, sliced eggplant, and chickpeas to the pan.
  6. Pour in 1/2 cup of the reserved chickpea liquid and stir to combine.
  7. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, allowing the vegetables to release some moisture and absorb the spices.
  8. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
  9. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and flavors have melded.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 66.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.5g12%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: indian stew, vegetable curry, vegan main, bengali spice, eggplant recipe, chickpea stew, zucchini dish, comfort food, plant based, healthy dinner, tomato sauce, basmati rice, spicy stew, vegetarian meal, easy cooking, fragrant spices, home style, warm soup, family dinner
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