Indian Style Ratatouille

Mediterranean mixed vegetables given an Indian twist, spiced. I posted this to serve with Indian Style Stuffed Roast Chicken. I have to add that it is also very good with a curry. Simple and cheap to make, anyone can make this dish.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  oil
• 1  teaspoon cumin seed
• 1  teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1  large courgette, cut into 1/2-inch rings
• 1  large aubergine, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1  green pepper, cut into rings
• 1  large onion, finely sliced
• 4  garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon ground coriander
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon tomato puree
• 14  ounces  chopped canned tomatoes
• 1⁄4 pint water
• 1  tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
• 1  teaspoon garam masala

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot and add the cumin and mustard seeds, fry for 2 minutes.
2. Add the courgette, aubergine, pepper, onions ans garlic. Fry for 5 minutes.
3. Add the turmeric, chili powder, ground coriander, cumin and salt, cook 5 minutes stir so that the mixture does not burn.
4. Mix the tomato puree with the chopped tomatoes and the water, add to the pot.Cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes till the sauce starts to thicken.
5. Stir in the fresh coriander leaves and the garam masala, cook for 5 minutes.
6. Serve with a meat curry or INDIAN STUFFED ROASTED CHICKEN, super.