Moroccan stew

rosh hasahana dinner. 5774

Morrocan Stew

1/3 c. Olive oil

3 cups onions

2 cloves garlic

1tsp cumin

1 tsp turmeric

1tsp. Cinnamon

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper


Cook the items together and then add according to your taste the following vegetables

First:  carrots, acorn squash or sweet potato, eggplant

After they are well cooked, add :

Green or red pepper

Zucchini

Fresh tomatoes

1 and a half cup cooked chick peas

Cook only until these later additions look cooked but not overdone

Add 1/2 cup chicken broth or tomato juice

I also add Ras el Hanout, a pre packaged Morrocan spice blend that includes cardamom, ginger, anise  as well as the spices in the recipe