Hasa al-Khadr

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (use the extra virgin if possible)
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced about 1/4 inch
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced about 1/2 inch
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 4 medium tomatoes, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine
• 7 cups vegetable broth (or mixed broth and water half and half)
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (a MUST)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a 6 quart (or larger) saucepan on medium heat. Add carrots, onions, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry about 8 minutes.
2. Add potatoes, tomatoes and cilantro. Stir fry another 5 minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer. Cover and cook about 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.