Vegetable And Lentil Hotpot

• 5 cups asst raw vegetables, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (potato, pumpkin, sweet potato, green beans are a nice combo)
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 (440 g) can tomatoes
• 3/4 cup red lentil
• 2 cups water
• 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
• 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds (optional)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon crushed ginger

1. Heat oil and saute onion and garlic in sacuepan for 2 minutes or until onion has softened.
2. Add all spices and saute for a further minute or so.
3. Add all other ingredients and simmer covered, stirring every few minutes for about 25 minutes or until vegetables and lentils are cooked.

asst, onion, red lentil, water, vegetable bouillon cubes, vegetable oil, cumin, coriander powder, brown mustard seeds, turmeric, garlic, chili powder, ginger

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegetable-and-lentil-hotpot-142231 (may not work)