Ingredients

  • 1 thinly sliced onion
  • 1/4 cup vegetable stock (or more)
  • 3 cups thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 large green pepper, diced or sliced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup raisins or 1/4 cup currants
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt

Method

  • Saute onions in stock for 5 minutes (or in oil, if you prefer).
  • Add cabbage, sprinkle with salt; saute for another 5 minutes (add more stock if needed).
  • Add pepper and spices (I increase the amount of all the spices); saute another minute.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas and raisins.
  • Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes till vegetables are tender.
  • Add lemon juice and salt to taste.
  • Serve over couscous (or rice, or another grain).